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Per Diem Pharmacist

Yale New Haven Health

#Patient Safety #Acute Care #Pharmacist #High Reliability Organization #Pharmacokinetics #Clinical Pharmacy #Adverse Drug Reactions #Drug Distribution #Formulary Management

Quick overview

The pharmacist is responsible for accurate drug distribution, interpreting pharmacokinetic data, and providing drug information to healthcare professionals. They must also document medication use variances and ensure compliance with High Reliability Organization safety standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a B.S. or Pharm.D. from an accredited college and be licensed to practice pharmacy in Connecticut. Two years of acute care hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, and a residency is desirable.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsPatient SafetyClinical Decision MakingMedication MonitoringPharmacologyFormulary ManagementDrug Information ProvisionPharmacokineticsDrug Distribution SystemsTherapeutics

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. Demonstrates a mastery of basic skills of a professional pharmacist. Synthesizes an acquired body of knowledge with experience gained in order to have a positive impact on patient care. Demonstrates clinically sound decision making skills.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1.
Resolves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients 1.1 Responds to telephone requests for medication in appropriate fashion accommodating callers request or routing call to appropriate person.
2.
Interprets Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Lab Data in order to formulate medication monitoring plans.
2.1 Demonstrates knowledge of basic pharmacokinetic principles.
3.
Problem Identification & Resolution 3.1 Communicates and documents problem detection, relevant findings, recommendations, and necessary follow-up.
4.
Provides drug information to nurses, MDs, and other health care professionals 4.1 Serves as primary source of drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals 5.
Educational Activities 5.1 Participates in and contributes to educational forums within the department (written or verbal).
6.
Documents medication use variances (MUVs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs).
6.1 Provides vialble solutions to prevent recurrence of MUVs 7.
Regulatory and Safety Quality Compliance 7.1 Effectively demonstrates the principles and conduct consistent with a High Reliability Organization

Qualifications

EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.
Completion of a residency in hospital pharmacy from a program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists is desirable but not required.
EXPERIENCE Two years experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy is preferred for this position.