Clinical Pharmacist

St. Joseph's/Candler; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Pharmacist in an inpatient setting to provide pharmaceutical care under the direction of the Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Programs. Responsibilities include documenting patient care, contributing to drug-use policy, and supervising technical staff while ensuring safe and efficient drug distribution.

The role involves teaching PharmD students and residents, and collaborating on institution-wide initiatives to optimize therapy and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy with hospital pharmacy experience (2 years)
• Preferred: 1–2 years clinical pharmacy experience; completion of post-graduate residency in clinical pharmacy
• Professional license with state of practice required

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications per procedure and regulations; optimize drug therapy
• Counsel patients on dosage, therapy, side effects and interactions
• Monitor inpatient med profiles for interactions and storage compliance
• Prepare, label, and ensure aseptic technique in medication preparation
• Supervise PharmD students and residents; participate in rotations and evaluations

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Precepting/Teaching

Policy/Procedure Adherence

Education

Pharmacy Doctorate (PharmD) or BSc in Pharmacy

Job description

Position Summary

• Under the general direction of the Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Programs, provides pharmaceutical care according to standards established by the Department of Clinical Pharmacy to all patients. Documents the care provided to patients. Participates in policy-development committees as assigned (both intra-departmental and interdisciplinary committees). Serves as preceptor to pharmacy students and residents as assigned. Participates in the development of institution-wide drug use policy. Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient drug distribution and control system. Participates in supervision of technical staff. Maintains open communications and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.

Education

• Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2 years hospital pharmacy experience- Required

Experience

• 1-2 Years Clinical Pharmacy - Preferred
• Completion of post-graduate residency in clinical pharmacy practice - Preferred

License & Certification

• Professional License with State of Practice - Required

Core Job Functions

• Medications are dispensed according to established procedure and State/Federal regulations. Performs clinical services to optimize drug therapy. Clinical assessment decisions are made to include appropriate cost-effective therapy to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Provides consultation/intervention on non-formulary drug requests. Patients are counseled regarding dosage therapy, side effects and interactions related to discharge medications. Provides in-service education to hospital personnel regarding new medications as needed
• Inpatient medication profile is monitored for drug interactions, food/drug interactions, duplicate therapy, and other potential medication problems in drug therapy. Assures that central pharmacy, nursing stations and ancillary areas use appropriate methods for medication storage.
• Solutions are prepared, labeled and available according to policy guidelines and physician orders. Assures that aseptic technique is followed during preparation.
• Provides supervision and instruction of PhamrD students on clinical rotations as assigned. Precepts PharmD Residents as assigned providing supervision and mentorship. Participates in the planning and evaluations of PharmD students and Residents as needed.