Pharmacist

About the Company

The Clinical Pharmacist fulfills departmental responsibilities within the long-range plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital.

About the Role

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy through the provision of clinical pharmacy services. The Clinical Pharmacist delivers pharmaceutical care services by monitoring and intervening in therapeutics to provide optimum outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• What you will do in this role:
• You will utilize good problem-solving abilities, making sure that problems are resolved, calling on other knowledgeable parties as necessary.
• You will maintain strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispense accordingly.
• You will consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors and complaints.
• You will determine and consult on possible drug interactions.
• You will assist with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• You will monitor, record and communicate as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• You will utilize knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• What qualifications you will need:
• Current KY Pharmacist licensure or eligible for licensure
• One-year hospital experience or equivalent
• Hospital pharmacy residency preferred
• Doctorate Degree or Bachelors

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Preferred Skills

• Hospital pharmacy residency preferred

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Not specified.