Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver safe, effective medication therapy in a clinical setting, developing evidence-based pharmacotherapy care plans to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

The role involves interpreting orders, reviewing patient profiles for safety, consulting with medical staff, supervising pharmacy staff, and educating healthcare professionals on drug information. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with leadership, communication, and strong clinical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; Doctoral degree preferred for senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and clarify medication orders and review patient profiles for safety.
• Consult with medical staff on drug therapy issues and monitor laboratory results.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in medical rounds and educate healthcare professionals with drug information.
• Discharge medication counseling and assist with policy updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Doctorate preferred

Job description

Role Overview: The Pharmacist delivers safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy, developing and monitoring evidence-based pharmacotherapy care plans focused on patient outcomes and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmaceutical care within assigned patient care areas, ensuring resource coordination for efficient service.
• Interpret and clarify physicians’ medication orders, review patient medication profiles for safety and appropriateness, and suggest formulary alternatives.
• Consult with medical staff on drug therapy issues, monitor laboratory results, and educate healthcare professionals with drug information.
• Conduct patient discharge medication counseling, participate in medical rounds, and calculate drug dosages based on pharmacokinetics.
• Verify orders, prepare compounded sterile medications, and report supply needs.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues and assist in updating departmental policies.

Work is performed in a clinical setting, requiring adherence to policies and procedures. The role demands a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Doctoral preferred) and involves leadership, communication, and clinical skills essential for optimal patient care.