Clinical Pharmacist

Under limited supervision, provides clinical pharmacy services including primary care services, consultative services, and drug information services to patients and health care providers to deliver high quality care.  Provides education and training to medical and pharmacy students and residents.  Ensures accuracy of work completed by support personnel, in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

·         Reviews prescriptions as written by authorized prescribers to determine that order is safe and appropriate for the specific patient; contacts authorized prescriber as necessary to review vague or illegible prescriptions.

·         Fills prescriptions as ordered by authorized prescriber by dispensing or compounding medication according to established procedures.

·         Interviews patients for previous medication history and provides counseling on current drug therapy.  Identifies patients who require teaching and provides educational material.  Also works collaboratively with other health care providers to assure coordination of the provision of patient education.

·         Assigns, educates, and supervises the work of support personnel (technicians, interns, clerks and students) in the preparation of medications for dispensing and in related duties.

·         Ensures maintenance of an inventory of medication and pharmacy supplies and related records.  Ensures that storage of medications and supplies is in compliance with environmental and regulatory agency procedures.

·         Supervising pharmacy staff, including training and scheduling.

·         Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including those related to pharmacy practice, medication safety, and patient confidentiality

·         Developing and implementing policies and procedures to optimize workflow efficiency and patient care.

·         Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and nurses, to coordinate patient care and medication therapy.

·         Monitoring medication inventory and ordering supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.

·         Providing clinical oversight and guidance to pharmacy staff regarding medication dosing, administration, and monitoring.

·         Participating in quality improvement initiatives and assisting with accreditation processes.

·         Resolving any issues or concerns related to pharmacy services, medication management, or patient satisfaction.

·         Keeping abreast of developments in pharmacy practice, infusion therapy, and healthcare regulations through continuing education and professional development activities.