PHARMACIST;FT/PT/PRN

A Bothwell Regional Health Center pharmacist oversees medication therapy, verifies orders and dispenses medications, and collaborates with medical staff to ensure safe patient care in hospital and clinical settings.  

Job Summary

The clinical/ staff Pharmacist is available in patient care areas on a 24-hour call basis.  Maintains a complete drug profile, monitors drug therapy and relates it to clinical laboratory tests and adverse drug reactions, is available to physicians to help plan the drug regimen and assists the nurse in managing the drug portion of the patient care plans for which he/she is responsible.  In addition, is an available source of drug information reinforced by an organized drug information service. The Pharmacist is responsible for analysis, confirmation, and order entry of drug orders for patients prior to filling of orders by qualified technicians and subsequently prior to dispensing manually or through AMDS.

The Clinical/Staff Pharmacist reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

1. Education: a.) Graduation from accredited school of Pharmacy with a BS degree required; MS, PharmD preferred.

2. Licensure/Certification: a.) Completion of Pharmacy internship and licensure as required by law and passing examination of the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy and becoming a registered member in good standing. b.) BLS certification.

3. Work Experience: a. Hospital experience of 1-3 years preferred but not mandatory. Residency Desirable.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

1. Responsible for all aspects related to product selection, storage, compounding, administration, quality assurance and dispensing of medications to both inpatient and outpatients, and the training and supervision of Pharmacy technicians in all areas related to these activities.

2. The promotion of rational drug therapy by maintaining a patient profile system, establishment of dosing parameters, protecting against adverse drug reactions and interactions, advising on inappropriate concurrent prescribing and routes of administration, monitors drug therapy and relates it to clinical pathology tests, available to the physician when a drug regimen is planned, assists the nurse in managing the drug portion of patient care plans, and offers essential advice to the physician in the practical application of pharmacokinetic data, and is available for written clinical consults.

3. Responsible for preparation and presentation of educational material for physicians, nursing and pharmacy staffs, (inservices, newsletters, other modes of communications as indicated).

4. Participation in those aspects of the hospital’s patient care evaluation programs that relate to drug utilization, effectiveness, and hospital accreditation.

5. To be able to use online drug information sources, libraries, and other search types as a means of product evaluation, therapy evaluation, and quality control for all aspects of pharmacy practice including investigation of new agents prospectively for formulary additions and as a means to delete older agents where applicable

Required Staff Competencies

1. Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.

2. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.

3. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.

4. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

5. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co- worker.

6. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.

7. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.

8. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.

9. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.

10. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.

11. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Working Conditions

1. Occasional prolonged standing, walking, or sitting.

2. Some lifting of supplies and equipment.

3. Frequent interruptions.

4. Subject to mental stress and fatigue.

5. Well-lighted, ventilated office environment.