GIRMC Clinical Pharmacist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Department of Pharmacy has the responsibility for the implementation and coordination of drug control in the process of providing pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages within the Medical Center. The Clinical Pharmacist has the direct responsibility for the provision of quality and timely care to the patients of the Medical Center. This opportunity is overnights, 7 nights on and 7 nights off. Work (7) ten hour shifts per week and get paid for 80 hours plus shift differentials.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Utilizes and maintains patient profiles; monitors drug therapy for efficacy, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, contraindications, allergies, sensitivities, and cost; practices in a proactive, self-directed manner.

3. *Ensures that medications and combinations of medications dispensed constitute rational drug therapy; if questions arise regarding the rational nature of drug therapy, the Staff Pharmacist shall contact the appropriate health professional(s) in the course of patient care.

4. *Encourages prescribers and other health professionals to use the Medical Center formulary; maintains control of the formulary system by contacting prescribers and other health professionals when a non-formulary drug is ordered and suggests appropriate formulary alternatives.

5. *Performs pharmacokinetic dosage calculations and evaluations as determined by the therapeutic needs of the patient.

6. *Is accountable for the timely, safe and accurate distribution of medications, including the frequent use of professional judgment with regard to medication acquisition, storage, packaging, distribution and use.

7. *Is accountable for the transcription and evaluation of physician medication orders, preparation of patient specific unit dose medications, preparation of sterile admixture solutions, extemporaneous compounding, controlled substance distribution and outpatient medication preparation/dispensing.

8. *Clinically supervises pharmacy technicians throughout their shift to ensure the completion of assigned tasks; responsible for the tasks completed by the pharmacy technician.

9. *Adheres to safety and security procedures to promote a safe and secure environment.

10. *Compounds and dispenses medication orders accurately using proper labeling and documentation according to Pharmacy policies and procedures, State law and Federal law.

11. *Provides accurate drug information regarding drug therapy indications, dosage, administration, adverse effects, interactions, IV compatibility and formulary recommendations to physicians, nurses, patients, and other health professionals.

12. *Prioritizes workload and clinical interventions and assists Department and Medical Center staff as needed to ensure that optimal patient care is provided.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of a college of pharmacy required. Pharmacist licensure in the State of Nebraska required. Minimum of two (2) years experience in institutional pharmacy environment preferred. Advanced education or training preferred.