Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yale New Haven Health seeks an experienced hospital pharmacist to join our acute care team in Connecticut. You will ensure accurate drug distribution, interpret lab data for monitoring plans, and provide drug information to clinicians while supporting safety and high reliability in patient care. The role requires a Pharm.D.

or B.S. with CT licensure eligibility or full licensure, plus 2 years in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D.
• Two years experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Licensed to practice in Connecticut or eligible for reciprocation.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Resolves drug distribution problems ensuring accurate and timely dose delivery.
• Interprets clinical and pharmacokinetic data to monitor therapy.
• Documents problem detection, findings, recommendations and follow-up.
• Provides drug information to nurses, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Participates in educational forums within the department.
• Documents medication use variances (MUVs) and ADRs.
• Demonstrates High Reliability Organization principles and compliance.

Connaissances

Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmacology

Communication skills

Acute care

Formation

Pharmacy degree (BS/PharmD)

Description du poste

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. Demonstrates a mastery of basic skills of a professional pharmacist. Synthesizes an acquired body of knowledge with experience gained in order to have a positive impact on patient care. Demonstrates clinically sound decision making skills. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1.Resolves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients
  • 1.1Responds to telephone requests for medication in appropriate fashion accommodating callers request or routing call to appropriate person.
• 2.Interprets Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Lab Data in order to formulate medication monitoring plans.
  • 2.1Demonstrates knowledge of basic pharmacokinetic principles.
• 3.Problem Identification & Resolution
  • 3.1Communicates and documents problem detection, relevant findings, recommendations, and necessary follow-up.
• 4.Provides drug information to nurses, MDs, and other health care professionals
  • 4.1Serves as primary source of drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals
• 5.Educational Activities
  • 5.1Participates in and contributes to educational forums within the department (written or verbal).
• 6.Documents medication use variances (MUVs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs).
  • 6.1Provides vialble solutions to prevent recurrence of MUVs
• 7.Regulatory and Safety Quality Compliance
  • 7.1Effectively demonstrates the principles and conduct consistent with a High Reliability Organization

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree. Completion of a residency in hospital pharmacy from a program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists is desirable but not required.

EXPERIENCE

Two years experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy is preferred for this position.

LICENSURE

Licensed to practice pharmacy in Connecticut (or eligible for reciprocation)

SPECIAL SKILLS

This individual should demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution, and formulary management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others are required.