Clinical Pharmacist: Optimize Therapy & Patient Safety

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee the medication distribution system in their area and ensure each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for patients.

The role involves identifying and resolving drug therapy problems in collaboration with the care team. The position requires PharmD or equivalent and knowledge of pharmacokinetics with responsibility for monitoring responses and documenting incidents in the electronic reporting system.

Qualifications

• Requires PharmD or equivalent; PA RN? (verify)
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles for dosing
• Monitor patients for response to medications
• Document sentinel events and adverse drug reactions in the electronic system
• Promote formulary compliance and hospital policies
• Provide patient-centered care across age groups

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors and staff per Jefferson values
• Ensure appropriateness of drug therapy and policy compliance
• Oversee distribution of medications across TJUH
• Support quality improvement of Pharmacy services
• Train staff (residents, interns, technicians)
• Precept student pharmacists and participate in related programs

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Patient monitoring

Drug therapy management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Registered Pharmacist (PA)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee the medication distribution system in their area and ensure each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for patients.

The role involves identifying and resolving drug therapy problems in collaboration with the care team. The position requires PharmD or equivalent and knowledge of pharmacokinetics with responsibility for monitoring responses and documenting incidents in the electronic reporting system.