Description
Job Description:
The Clinical Pharmacist demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, effective, and cost effective pharmaceutical care in the scope of their particular assignment. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered to care areas in a timely manner, and are stored both securely and in a manner appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.
Supervises and mentors technicians and other pharmacy staff working in/with area of responsibility in order to maintain the accuracy and quality of pharmaceutical services.
Provides accurate drug information to other health professionals and patients to assure safe and appropriate use of medications. Serves on committees as a resource on drugs and/or pharmacy policies as required.
Participates in the multidisciplinary team to provide feasible therapeutic recommendations and alternatives that improve patient drug therapy. This may include drug, dosage form, dose, route, dosage interval and duration. Monitors physician orders to ensure safe, correct, and appropriate use of medications. Monitors, documents and evaluates patient response, drug effects, and adverse medication events.
Actively participates in department cost savings initiatives. Monitors pharmaceutical inventory and formulary and exercises strict inventory control through diligent tracking of all substances. Participates in organization surveys (Joint Commission or other applicable regulatory agencies) or audit inspections.
Maintains quality in the department through completion of quality control check logs and other quality/clinical documentation. Takes responsibility for assuring quality improvement projects are developed, implemented and completed.
Trains and supervises new pharmacy technicians, student-interns, pharmacy students and other supportive staff as needed. Participates and supports the training programs and mentorship of students and residents.
Is knowledgeable and compliant with State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures and standard operating procedures, formulary and pertinent Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Provides professional, engaging customer service to all patients, and healthcare providers with whom they work.
This position is part of Intermountain Healthcare's Bone Marrow Transplant and Acute Leukemia Team. Pharmacist on this team work closely with providers and other health care professionals to take care of patients with acute hematologic malignancies and/or patients who are preparing for, receiving, or have received stem cell transplantation or CAR-T therapy. Pharmacists also play a large role in the development, validation, and maintenance of treatment protocols and SOPs per FACT-accreditation standards
This position will work 50/50 outpatient clinic and staffing inpatient unit. The hours for this position will work day-time shifts, no grave-yards or on-call shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Current license as a Pharmacist by state in which one practices.
Controlled substance license.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Three years experience in an institutional pharmacy environment.
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/listening, manual dexterity, seeing.
Location:
LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
