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Clinical Pharmacist - General
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A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
$133,129 / year median in Georgia
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist - General at Wellstar Health Systems Clinical Pharmacist - General at Wellstar Health Systems in Hiram, Georgia Posted in 10 days ago. How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a FT Clinical Pharmacist. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through clinical services, formulary management, development of policies and procedures, and integrated drug distribution. Individual will be responsible for providing recommendations and/or assuming responsibility for pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition support, or other medication regimens as prescribed by provider. Individual may also be responsible for performing basic activities related to transitions of care (e.g., medication history review, medication reconciliation, patient education).
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
1. Provide recommendations and/or manage therapy associated with antimicrobial stewardship/pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, or other medication regimens as prescribed by the provider. a. Document clinical interventions on an ongoing basis. b. Round with interdisciplinary teams, as able. c. Demonstrate a basic understanding of distributive responsibilities, including computer functions. d. Assist in investigational drug studies when needed. e. Provide on-call clinical pharmacy services as needed. f. Perform medication history review and assist providers with medication reconciliation as needed. g. Perform medication management activities as outlined per Wellstar policies. 2. Educational responsibilities a. Develop and provide educational programs/in-services for health care practitioners and patients as required. b. Provide drug information when needed or requested. c. Serve as a preceptor/instructor for students from accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy. d. Serve as a preceptor for the Pharmacy Residency Program (where applicable). e. Assist in developing drug protocols. 3. Participate on assigned Committees and Projects a. Participate as a member of the Wellstar Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, as well as other System and facility-specific committees as assigned or as deemed necessary. b. Identify target medications/therapies, develop criteria, and implement data collection for Medication Use Evaluations (MUE). Tabulate and present completed MUE data to the P&T Committee. c. Assist in formulary maintenance by critiquing new entities, comparing medication classes, and developing therapeutic interchanges where applicable. d. Assist in preparing for and maintaining compliance with regulatory agency (e.g., The Joint Commission) standards/requirements. e. Performs other duties as assigned f. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RPH - Reg Pharmacist Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCGP, etc.) strongly preferred within 180
Days Preferred Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience or Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Required and Experience with nutrition support, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetics, strongly preferred
Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong computer skills. Experience with STAR, Microsoft Office, etc preferred. Capable of preparing and providing presentations Strong organizational skills Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance