Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist- Pediatrics

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical care in a clinical environment. Responsibilities include interpreting medication orders, consulting with medical staff, and ensuring patient safety through thorough medication reviews.

The ideal candidate will be accountable for compliance with organizational policies and will provide healthcare professionals with necessary drug information and advice. Strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Effective communication skills for patient and healthcare provider interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care in a clinical environment.
• Review and clarify medication orders with physicians.
• Provide consultations based on patient needs.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care delivery

Medication order interpretation

Consultation and advising medical staff

Drug information provision

Dosage calculation

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Job description

• Assumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to the specific patient care area in which the pharmacist is scheduled to work.
• Coordinates the use of human, material, and informational resources such that timely, efficient, cost effective and appropriate care is consistently rendered.
• Receives and interprets physicians' medication orders and clarifies or corrects orders with the physician.
• Reviews patient medication profiles to guard against drug sensitivities, contraindications, duplications, and major drug interactions.
• Reviews all medication orders for prescribing, formulary, and therapeutic issues.
• Suggests appropriate formulary alternative(s) based on the patient's clinical parameters.
• Consults and advises members of the medical staff on matters relating to specific drug therapy problems and monitors and acts on patient laboratory results.
• Provides in-depth drug information and other informational materials to members of the medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides patient discharge medication consultations based on department standards.
• Makes rounds with medical services.
• Calculates drug dosages based on pharmacokinetic parameters.
• Verifies provider-entered orders and ensures proper doses dispensed.
• Provides in services to other healthcare providers when requested and when necessary.
• Prepares special medications involving compounding procedures and sterile products using aseptic techniques.
• Reports requirements for additional supplies and equipment to appropriate personnel to maintain basic stock levels.
• Coordinates and supervises work‑place activities and resources; promotes professional competence; assures that services rendered, and work performed are in accordance with departmental standards.
• Advises, assists, and supervises the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and pharmacy interns; assumes final responsibility for accuracy of their work.
• Works with medical and nursing personnel to resolve problems involving pharmacy services.
• Coordinates activities with other pharmacy personnel to accomplish pharmacy and hospital objectives.
• Assists with the review and revision of departmental policies and procedures, as requested.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.