Clinical Pharmacist I – Position Description
REPORTS TO:Director of Pharmacy
STATUS:Exempt
POSITION SCOPE: The clinical pharmacist I is a licensed professional who is responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to patients in accordance with the policies and procedures, pharmacy practice professional standards, and applicable regulatory entities. This is an entry level position into the practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting. The clinical staff pharmacist I coordinates patient services with the Nursing Department, monitors patient progress toward goals and educates patients, caregivers, staff and other professionals regarding appropriate medication use.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
- Licensed and in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
- Experience with and knowledge of sterile IV admixture procedures
- Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Self-directed with excellent time management skills and able to work independently
- Current valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance
- Ability to get to the job site.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior home care and/or hospital experience
- Completion of an accredited post-graduate residency program
TASKS AND STANDARDS FOR POSITIONS:
Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities.
Chooses daily activities so that they reflect a priority on the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Arranges work activities so that the pharmaceutical-care needs of patients are met
Maximize work efficiency through the use of computers and other technologies.
Effectively use computers and admixture devices to increase efficiency in performing practice responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Speak knowledgeably of the scope of services that are available
Description of available services is accurate
Determine the suitability of individual patients for home care.
Collect and organize all patient-specific information needed to determine the suitability of patients for home care. Assess patients' suitability for home care in accordance with policies. Medical condition and prescribed medication therapy suitable for home care services and prognosis with clearly defined outcome goals;
Design, recommend, monitor and evaluate patient-specific pharmacy care plans for the pharmacotherapy of home care patients. When appropriate, makes suitable recommendations for modifications in the prescribed medication therapy or monitoring parameters for a home care patient.
Collect and organize patient-specific information needed to prevent, detect, and resolve medication-related problems and to make appropriate medication therapy recommendations. Appropriate monitoring parameters are identified for each patient. Complete nutritional assessment of patients and make appropriate recommendation.
Modify the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and other pertinent patient-specific information.
Competent in use of pharmacokinetic principles and formulas. Competent in assessing patient laboratory values.
Provide medication-use education to staff, other professionals, home care patients and/or their caregivers.
Use effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to home care patients and/or their caregivers
Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patient-care settings.
Use a systematic procedure to communicate pertinent patient information to and from the home and other patient-care settings.
Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following policies and procedures.
Accurately calibrate equipment. Prepare medications so they are appropriately concentrated, without incompatibilities, stable, and appropriately stored. Adhere to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. Prepare labels that conform to the organization's policies and procedures. Medication contains all necessary and/or appropriate ancillary labels. Inspects the final medication before dispensing. Assure presence of authorization to dispense. Comply with state/federal laws and USP standards, including Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance regulations set forth by the state and DEA. Comply with policies regarding the perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics, controlled substances and other medications subject to diversion.
Manage the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration equipment and medication-related equipment used in the management of home care patients.
Accurately program, maintain and give advice to others on the use and maintenance of all medication administration and medication-related equipment.
Participate in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents and equipment error and/or failures.
Accurately complete QAR documents according to the policy. Monitor and report discrepancies in perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics and other medications subject to diversion.
Provide concise, applicable, and timely response to requests for drug information from health care providers and home care patients.
Formulate responses to drug information requests based on analysis of the literature. Attends educational seminars or participates in other CEU opportunities in order to promote professional competency and comply with state mandated CEU requirements.
Participate in Performance Improvement Program. Contribute to the achievement of goals through effectively participating in or leading committees and informal work groups.
Use group participation skills when working as a member of a committee or informal work group. Participates actively and positively on at least one committee. Accurately identifies opportunities for improvement.
Manage the use of investigational drug products according to established regulations and procedures.
Utilize pharmacy support personnel effectively.
Prioritize the workload and organize the workflow, taking into account available resources. Needed work is accomplished in the time available. Ensure the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support personnel.
Participate in on-call responsibilities of the pharmacy department.
Provide reliable pharmacy services when scheduled to be on-call.
Maintain a professional image.
Dresses in attire that conveys a professional image.
Consistently maintain personal self-control and professional decorum.
In all activities comply with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Accept other responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
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