What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist position at WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS?
Job Details
Job Location: Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care
Description
SUMMARY
Provides pharmaceutical care services to WCHC patients requiring specialized clinical pharmacy knowledge and practice expertise.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
- Provide pharmaceutical services to the Inpatient department (22 bed) and to the Out Patient Infusion Center.
- Evaluation of medication therapy, clinical assessment of patients, medication reconciliation, medication management, pharmacokinetic consults, resolution of emergent lab values, management of adverse drug reactions, therapeutic drug monitoring, and discharge planning.
- Dispense and compound medications, including parenteral, and/or supervises this process.
- Provide accurate, efficient and appropriate pharmaceutical distribution services to patients by properly interpreting providers drug orders and dispensing the appropriate medications.
- Communicate with after hours pharmacy service staff to ensure transition of care.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Pharm. D. or B.S. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, is required.
- An ASHP-accredited residency in clinical/hospital pharmacy, or equivalent experience, is highly desired.
- Current licensure as a pharmacist, by the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy, is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with prevalent professional demeanor.
- Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.
- Maintain professional technical knowledge.
- Working as part of a team to achieve company goals.