Clinical Pharmacist WDH

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP) in Dover, NH, is seeking an experienced Pharmacist. The role includes rotating days and evenings, focusing on emergency medicine pharmacy activities and providing patient care in accordance with regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates will have a Pharm.D. and relevant experience as a pharmacist. Key responsibilities involve directing pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with policies and laws, and improving therapeutic outcomes for patients. Join us in making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working as a pharmacist preferred.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates pharmacy services.
• Supervises support personnel.
• Ensures compliance with drug management initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of drug distribution

Ability to work independently

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Tools

IV admixtures

Job description

This role will involve rotating days and evenings in the ED and on inpatient units (likely 25-30% of time in the ED). In the ED the pharmacist will be responsible for performing standard emergency medicine pharmacy activities including code response, RSI response, pharmacy-driven protocols, provider education, drug distribution for EMS services, and medication reconciliation.

Summary

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).

Does this position require Patient Care? No.

Essential Functions

• Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
• Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

• Pharmacist NH

Experience

• Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient; possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs; provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
• Works relatively independently.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.