Clinical Pharmacist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a clinically focused Pharmacist for inpatient pharmacy programs. This role ensures high-quality pharmaceutical care across patient populations and documents care provided to patients.

The Pharmacy team collaborates on policy development, conducts resident and student precepting, and participates in institution-wide drug-use policy initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required: Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2 years hospital pharmacy experience.
• State license to practice pharmacy required.
• Preferred: 1-2 years clinical pharmacy experience; completion of a postgraduate residency.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications according to procedures and regulations; optimize therapy and patient outcomes.
• Provide consultation on non-formulary drug requests and counsel patients regarding dosage, side effects and interactions.
• Monitor inpatient medication profiles for interactions and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Prepare, label and ensure aseptic technique for medications.
• Supervise and mentor PharmD students and residents; participate in program evaluations.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient Counseling

Education

Pharmacist degree (PharmD or BS in Pharmacy)

Job description

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.

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