Pharmacist- West Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 5090 of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe rational and costeffective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal State and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

Essential Job Functions

• Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population

• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention

• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes

• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability

• Engage in and promote costcontainment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources

• Collaborate and communicate both verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members other health care professionals and leaders to deliver highquality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs

• Identify document and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes

• Perform medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance

• Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)

Valid state issued ID (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred)

ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred)

Immunization Certified (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)

Advanced pharmacy degree Doctor of Pharmacy Masters Residency (preferred)

Work Experience

Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required)

Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred)

Training

Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates 04 weeks)

Infant 112 months)

Pediatrics 112 years)

Adolescents 1317 years)

Adults 1864 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency

Lifting/ Carrying 050 lbs. X

Lifting/ Carrying 50100 lbs. X

Push/ Pull 050 lbs.X

Push/ Pull 50100 lbs.X

Stoop Kneel X

CrawlingX

ClimbingX

BalanceX

BendingX

Work Position

Frequency

Sitting X

WalkingX

StandingX

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Acuity far

Acuity near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to high pitched noises

Skills

• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge MS Office spreadsheets PowerPoint drug databases
• Advanced knowledge of medications including adverse effects interactions proper dosing monitoring parameters and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Utilize SBAR format
• Provide medication education
• Analytical skills database management data presentation data and metrics interpreting
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management
• Relationship building

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .