Hospital Clinical Pharmacist - Rounds & Drug Therapy Leader

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks a Clinically Skilled Staff Pharmacist to ensure accurate drug distribution for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes evaluating regimens, rounding in clinical areas, interviewing patients, and supporting pharmacy staff.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited pharmacy school, complete clinical skills modules 1-8 within one year of hire, hold Rhode Island pharmacist licensure, and CPR/BLS is preferred. Hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy and completion of clinical skills modules 1-8 required within one year of hire.
• Current pharmacist licensure within State of Rhode Island.
• BLS (CPR) certification desired.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders as written by a physician or other legitimate prescriber.
• Evaluates medication therapy to determine appropriateness of drug regimen as it relates to medical condition, treatment plan and age of patient.
• Checks technician completed tasks.
• Ensures all parenteral products are prepared properly.
• Participates in clinical areas.
• Researches preparation techniques for commercially unavailable products.
• Provides drug information to hospital patients and health care professionals.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance activities.
• Assists in the management of pharmacy inventory.
• Preserves and protects patients' rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Job description

Care New England Health System seeks a Clinically Skilled Staff Pharmacist to ensure accurate drug distribution for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes evaluating regimens, rounding in clinical areas, interviewing patients, and supporting pharmacy staff.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited pharmacy school, complete clinical skills modules 1-8 within one year of hire, hold Rhode Island pharmacist licensure, and CPR/BLS is preferred. Hospital experience is preferred.