Description
Duties:
Using independent decision making and critical thinking skills, the Pharmacist promotes medication use that is safe, effective and considers the costs and benefits of therapy to maximize value.
The Pharmacist interacts with other members of the healthcare team and with patients to proactively address medication therapy issues.
The Pharmacist ensures patient care is maintained through compliance with the department's quality improvement plan, and the Joint Commission/Center for Medicare/Medicaid standards for pharmaceutical services.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
A minimum of one year hospital or three years of other pharmacy experience is preferred.
Active Wisconsin Pharmacist License is required or eligible for and must obtain within 3 months. Demonstrates effective use of computers and applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) as appropriate to practice and communicate effectively.
Active membership in the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) preferred.
Active membership in the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and/or other national pharmacy organizations as approved by the Pharmacy Administration preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE certified school of pharmacy is required.
Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or specialty residency is preferred.
Certifications & Licenses: Pharmacist License
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
