Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver safe, effective pharmaceutical care, developing and monitoring evidence-based pharmacotherapy plans to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources for timely services, reviewing orders for safety and interactions, advising on drug therapy, calculating dosages, preparing sterile and compounded medications, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and supervisory skills, with knowledge of pharmacokinetics and medication safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care tailored to patient care areas, coordinating resources for timely services.
• Interpret and clarify physicians’ medication orders, review medication profiles for safety and interactions, and recommend formulary alternatives.
• Advise healthcare professionals on drug therapy issues, monitor laboratory results, and provide patient discharge consultations.
• Calculate drug dosages, verify prescriptions, and prepare sterile and compounded medications using aseptic techniques.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with medical staff to resolve pharmacy-related issues, participate in policy review, and contribute to departmental improvements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

The Pharmacist delivers safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care, developing and monitoring evidence-based pharmacotherapy plans to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmaceutical care tailored to specific patient care areas, coordinating resources for timely and appropriate services.


• Interpret and clarify physicians’ medication orders, review medication profiles for safety and interactions, and recommend formulary alternatives.


• Advise healthcare professionals on drug therapy issues, monitor laboratory results, and provide patient discharge consultations.


• Calculate drug dosages, verify prescriptions, and prepare sterile and compounded medications using aseptic techniques.


• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.


• Collaborate with medical staff to resolve pharmacy-related issues, participate in policy review, and contribute to departmental improvements.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; Master’s preferred. Strong clinical, communication, and supervisory skills are essential, along with knowledge of pharmacokinetics and medication safety.