Staff Pharmacist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Hospital is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to ensure the safe and effective use of medications by performing medication order verification, assessing dosing regimens, and monitoring drug therapies in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will participate in patient rounds with the multidisciplinary team, provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care, assist with staffing coverage, educate staff through presentations, and adjust doses for renal or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy Doctorate and postgraduate training (PGY-1/PGY-2) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in rounds and provides patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Ensures timely medication order processing via order entry and verification.
• Performs medication reconciliation at admission, transfer, and discharge; educates patients as appropriate.
• Adjusts doses for renal or hepatic dysfunction; reports medication incidents and participates in safety reviews.
• Provides educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.

Skills

Medication order verification

Pharmaceutical care

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Doctorate

Job description

Position Title Staff Pharmacist Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration, and drug therapy monitoring services. Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate, and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed, to ensure the best care possible is being given.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient-focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost-conscious treatment regimens. Actively supports department staffing needs or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need. Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders. Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol-based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction. Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems. Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate. Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy

Preferred Education and Experience

• Pharmacy Doctorate
• Completion of an accredited post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY-02) residency program

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Time Type

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.