Clinical Pharmacist: Optimize Therapy & Lead Medication Safety

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee the medication distribution system in their area and resolve drug therapy problems to ensure each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.

The role emphasizes ensuring formulary compliance, monitoring patient response to therapies, and supporting quality improvement initiatives, with training responsibilities for residents, interns, technicians, and student pharmacists.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles.
• Monitor patients for response to medications.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies.
• Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH.
• Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services.
• Trains staff as assigned (e.g., residents, interns, technicians, new pharmacists).
• Precepts student pharmacists as assigned. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation Program policy.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Drug therapy optimization

Patient monitoring

Hospital pharmacy operations

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Registered Pharmacist – PA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee the medication distribution system in their area and resolve drug therapy problems to ensure each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.

The role emphasizes ensuring formulary compliance, monitoring patient response to therapies, and supporting quality improvement initiatives, with training responsibilities for residents, interns, technicians, and student pharmacists.