Clinical Pharmacist – Gen -Evening Position Available In Paulding, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacist - Gen - Evening role at Wellstar involves providing pharmaceutical care in the Emergency Department, managing drug distribution, educating staff, and participating in committees. Requirements include a Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy, Georgia State Board of Pharmacy License, and 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience. Strong communication and computer skills are essential. Join Wellstar for a rewarding career in healthcare.
Job Description
Job Description:
locationsPaulding Hospitaltime typeFull timeposted onPosted 4Days Agojob requisition idJR-25424How would you like to work in aplace where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place whereyou can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor everyvoice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhancethe health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud tohave become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightestprofessionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in thehealthcare industry, and in people’s lives.
Job Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Emergency Medicine isresponsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care toEmergency Department (ED) patients through clinical services,formulary management, development of policies and procedures, andintegrated drug distribution. The primary job responsibilities ofthis position include providing pharmaceutical care to ED patients,providing drug distribution support, educating ED personnel andserving as the pharmacy representative on appropriate EmergencyDepartment and hospital committees.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Drug Knowledge and Bedside Clinical Practice a.
Evaluate and monitordrug regimens for appropriateness. Interpret physicians orders andscreen them for various types of interactions. b.
Participate inmedical emergencies (codes, STEMI, med alerts, traumas, strokes)within the emergency department. c.
Provide timely and accuratetoxicology and drug information to patients, nursing, and medicalstaff. d.
Assist nurses and physicians with medicationreconcilliation for patients being admitted to the hospital fromthe emergency department. e.
Assist physicians with appropriatedischarge prescriptions. f.
Provide recommendations and/or managetherapy for antibiotics or other medication regimens as prescribedby the provider. g.
Prepare IV admixtures, compound, and repackage awide variety of pharmaceuticals. h.
Enter/verify orders in thecomputer system and appropriately dispense medicationsClinical/General Pharmacy Practice a.
Serve as pharmacy liaison tothe emergency department for various quality and safetyinitiatives. b.
Serve as pharmacy liaison to the emergencydepartment to help maintain regulatory readiness and assist withprocess improvements. c.
Monitor patients and processes forpotential Adverse Drug Reactions and Medication Errors.d.
Participate as a member of the Wellstar Pharmacy and Therapeutics(PT) Committee, as well as other System and facility-specificcommittees as assigned or as deemed necessary. e.
Identify targetmedications/therapies, develop criteria, and implement datacollection for Medication Use Evaluations (MUE). f.
Monitor qualitymetrics related to emergency medicine patients and developimprovement strategies as necessary. g.
Assist in formularymaintenance by critiquing new entities, comparing medicationclasses, and developing therapeutic interchanges where applicable.h.Document clinical interventions on an ongoing basis. i.
Assist indeveloping drug protocols. Educational Responsibilities a.
Providepatient, nursing , and medical staff education when needed orrequested (include medical residents, where applicable). b.
Serve asa preceptor for the Pharmacy Residency Program (where applicable)as well as students from affiliated schools of pharmacy.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy Requiredor Doctorate Pharm D from an accredited college of pharmacyPreferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwisestated. Reg Pharmacist Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Licensed by, and in good standing with, the Georgia State Board ofPharmacy or ability to obtain a Georgia State Board of PharmacyLicense within 6 months of hire date within 180 Days Required Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCCCP, etc.),
Preferred Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years clinical pharmacy experience or PGY1 PharmacyResidency completion Required or Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience or completion of PGY2Pharmacy Residency in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care Requiredand Experience with nutrition support, anticoagulation management, andpharmacokinetics
Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong computer skills. Experience with Epic, Microsoft Office,preferred Capable of preparing and providing presentations Strong organizational skillsJoin us and discover the support to domore meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect withthe most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a futurethat gives you more.
