Clinical Pharmacist

Owensboro Health; Twin Lakes (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Kentucky provides clinical pharmacy services across the hospital and supports staffing in the surgery satellite and central pharmacy as needed.

The pharmacist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize drug therapy, review orders, educate staff and patients, and document interventions for quality improvement. Kentucky licensure (R.Ph.) and a pharmacy degree are required at hire.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy at hire.
• Licensure as a Pharmacist (R.Ph.) in Kentucky required at hire.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across the hospital.
• Assist in staffing surgery satellite and central pharmacy as needed.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate medication orders to identify and prevent drug-related problems.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Document interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technician activities to maintain workflow and service standards.
• Uphold Owensboro Health Core Commitments and professional atmosphere.
• Deescalate conflicts between team members when necessary.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist license (R.Ph.)

Job description

Entity: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department: Pharmacy Inpatient | Work Hours: 80 | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary:

Provides clinical pharmacy services throughout the hospital. Assists in staffing surgery satellite and central pharmacy in distribution areas as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets, and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Oversees and coordinates Pharmacy Technician activities as needed to ensure maintenance of a smooth workflow and all service standards are met.
• Models and helps maintain a professional atmosphere in the Pharmacy aligning with Owensboro Health's Core Commitments.
• May apply interpersonal skills and techniques to deescalate and/or attempt to resolve the conflict between two or more team members

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmacy required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• R.Ph. - Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.