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Clinical Pharmacist

St. Joseph Medical Center

#Healthcare #Patient Safety #Basic Life Support #Clinical Interventions #Drug Interactions #Advanced Cardiac Life Support #Pharmacy Operations #Pharmacist License #Clinical Pharmacy

Quick overview

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions for safety, accuracy, and drug interactions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify orders and provide clinical services across various age groups.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be licensed as a pharmacist in Washington state. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required, while Advanced Cardiac Life Support is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient EducationClinical DocumentationMedication DispensingPrescription ReviewDrug Interaction AnalysisAutomated Pharmacy SystemsDosing VerificationTherapeutic Regimen Consulting

Job description

Where You’ll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891.
Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve.
This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education.
Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.
When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.Every day, you’ll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue.
We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check.
That’s you.
You’ll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion.
To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients.
You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.
Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness.
Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals.
Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes.
Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider.
Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served.
Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, upon hire or Doctor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy, upon hire Pharmacist: WA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

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