Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a licensed pharmacist to interpret, review, and dispense medications per orders, ensuring therapeutic efficacy and safety within established policies.

The role includes supervising interns and technicians, collaborating with clinicians, participating in pharmacokinetic monitoring, and contributing to formulary and patient care improvements. Requires RI licensure and PGY training or board certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current Rhode Island pharmacist licensure or 90-day temporary license with full licensure before expiration.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review medication orders for completeness and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Provide drug information to prescribers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise pharmacy interns and technicians to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage in pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring where required.
• Ensure compliance with formulary and adverse drug event programs.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

MS Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Automated dispensing technology

Pharmacy software

Job description

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge. Under general supervision of a Pharmacy Manager or Supervisor is responsible for the interpretation, evaluation, preparation and dispensing of medications pursuant to a legitimate order in keeping with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice and scope of pharmacy services of the respective affiliate. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, and intervene as needed to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. Oversees and closely reviews the work of pharmacy technicians and ancillary support personnel. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives patient medication orders as written by a physician or practitioner. Reviews and interprets each order to determine completeness, therapeutic appropriateness as it relates to the patient's clinical status, concomitant drug therapy and diet, and with consideration of the aging processes and human developmental stages (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric). Contacts the prescriber, or covering prescriber, as necessary to initiate appropriate interventions to ensure therapeutic efficacy, minimize potential risks of drug therapy, and optimize cost effectiveness. Applies pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles to ensure safe and effective use of medications for the patient populations served.Provide drug information and consultation to prescribers, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding appropriate drug therapy, including drug interactions, side effects, incompatibilities, allergies, medication order discrepancies, drug stability problems, and drug administration. Proactively reviews and approves medication orders in LifeChart including drug, dose, dose form, frequency, and duration of therapy. Ensures relevant patient specific parameters are present in LifeChart and considered (i.e., diagnosis, known allergies, weight, age, etc.). Supervises work performed by pharmacy interns and technicians to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with federal, state, and organizational rules and regulations.Identifies, documents, resolves, monitors, and prevents drug therapy related problems, including contraindications, duplications of therapy, and drug interactions.Engages with other clinical pharmacists or clinical pharmacist specialists for complex clinical situationsIntegrates patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care in accordance with established clinical pathways or guidelines.Participates in prospective and retrospective pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of selected medications and recommends dose adjustments and laboratory monitoring as required. Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management initiatives, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug events ...

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.107302252Prior to start date, possesses current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist or as a licensed 90-day temporary pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.115953735Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications within 120 days of hire to fulfill emergency code blue response responsibilities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

71809600Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residency from an accredited program and/or national Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy preferred. Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty strongly preferred, if applicable. Clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact appropriately with patients, families, colleagues, and others. Effective organizational and presentation skills.Knowledge of area/specialty specific technology, including, but not limited to, pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, software, equipment, and automation. Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers .

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. Occasional travel between facilities or sites as required.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Functions independently within broad scope of departmental policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor when clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range

$105,019.20-$173,264.00

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Variable 1st shift hours weekdays, weekends, and rotating holidays

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No