PER DIEM HOSPITAL/CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Per Diem Hospital/Clinical Pharmacist - 000 - 120. 000 Apply locations SE Health HospitalTime type: Part timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob requisition id: JR11018 Job Description Summary The staff pharmacist, under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Supervisors, will practice the profession of pharmacy in this state with all the rights and privileges of a Registered Pharmacist and will adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the Alabama Board of State Pharmacy. Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy; Must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, including continuing education as required for current controlled substance permit and certified or willing to obtain certification as a parenteral pharmacist. Language/Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation. Skills: Experience in hospital setting preferred. Team Member Responsibilities: Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel; Follows Southeast Health safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees; Follows Southeast Health infection prevention policies; Independently handles communications in a manner that decreases conflict; Demonstrates assertiveness techniques in communications; Seeks resources for direction when necessary; Demonstrates responsibility for education requirements as evidenced by attending all annually required in-service programs, attending non-required educational programs relative to patient care responsibilities as available, and completing annual competency evaluation requirements. Accountability for Job and Role: Creatinine Clearance Monitoring-Adjustments recommends dosage adjustments for patients with renal dysfunctions; Medication order verification; Communicates with physician and other providers effectively about patient drug therapy; Monitors patient therapy for therapeutic duplications and drug interactions; Recommends dosage adjustments based on clinical information/trials or alternative therapy; Able to manage antimicrobial therapy based on current literature, culture, and sensitivity data; Researches and evaluates new drug therapies in relation to cost and effectiveness; Develops protocols for drug use as needed; Adheres to the standards of the Southeast Healths Compliance Plan; Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for maintaining quality care and work performance by attendance at departmental meetings and other team meetings as assigned; Participates in team/department quality improvement activities; Accepts accountability for own work and team outcomes when appropriate; Reports promptly any unusual situations; Demonstrates leadership skills; Sets high standards of performance for self and others; self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed; Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the computer system; Performs all necessary computer operations to ensure proper documentation of patient medication on the patient medication profile; Interprets physicians orders for completeness and accuracy, including following up if there is an incomplete order; Documents interventions with physicians as evidenced in the computer; Checks all IV preparations and medication fills to ensure correctness of product dispensed; Able to perform basic Pyxis functions such as adding medicines to a machine; Able to perform basic functions of the IV room; Able to perform basic functions of the Unit Dose Technicians; Recommends switching patients from IV to PO therapy when appropriate. Time Use: Recommends cost savings alternatives when appropriate; Maintains the formulary; Maintains clinical interventions and cost savings data; Reports cost savings information; Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies; Completes assignments within specified time period or specified shift; Knowledgeable about maintaining adequate inventory of all required medication and supplies; Acts as a resource to other areas and groups as requested, such as nursing, medical staff, hospital department or community groups. Shift Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. 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