Pharmacist - Clinical (PRN)

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Pharmacist - Clinical (PRN)

Quick overview

The pharmacist is responsible for medication order entry, verification, and clinical monitoring, including pharmacokinetic and renal dose adjustments. They also supervise pharmacy technicians and participate in hospital committees such as Antimicrobial Stewardship and P&T.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required, though a Doctor of Pharmacy is preferred, along with current licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary, and hospital experience is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient EducationStaff SupervisionSterile CompoundingRenal Dose AdjustmentsAntimicrobial StewardshipParenteral NutritionPharmacokinetic DosingMedication Order VerificationMedication Use EvaluationAdverse Drug Reaction InvestigationClinical Pharmacy InterventionsAnticoagulant Dosing

Job description

Pharmacist - Clinical PRN Schedule

Job Summary

Performs medication order entry and verification and clarifies and/or resolves issues with any aspect of medication as necessary, including but not limited to: therapeutic duplication, medication/dose/frequency appropriateness, medication interactions, dosage form clarification, renal dose adjustments
Completes clinical pharmacy interventions and monitoring
Completes consults as ordered by medical providers including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulant dosing, parenteral nutrition, renal dose adjustments, etc.
Provides education to staff and patients as necessary
Consults with other healthcare professionals in order to find cost-effective therapeutic substitutions as approved by policy or by provider
Investigates and offers recommendations in regard to adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and medication safety
Conducts medication use evaluation studies and any necessary clinical recommendation documentation stemming from study results
Supervises technician activities and checks technician pulls/actions for correctness, including tray/kit replenishment, medication repackaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and medication dispensing cabinet refills
Performs sterile compounding when needed and assists in general pharmacist duties related to the IV room
In the absence of or as delegated by the Director of
Pharmacy, serves on various committees including but not limited to: Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, monthly service committees, P&T, Root Cause Analyses, etc.
In the absence of or as delegated by the Director of Pharmacy, assists in various tasks such as schedule maintenance, payroll processing, and new employee training
Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, researches and designs, initiates, implements and trains appropriate staff on clinical pharmacy initiative and projects.
Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by the Director of Pharmacy
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Qualifications

At least a bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required, a Doctor of Pharmacy is preferred