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Staff Clinical Pharmacist

Wellstar Health System

#Drug Interactions #Pharmaceutical Care #Clinical Pharmacy #Warfarin #Aminoglycosides #Vancomycin #Medication Therapy Management #RPH #Hospital Pharmacy

Quick overview

Integrates patient-centered pharmaceutical care with distributive activities, including dosing for antibiotics and anticoagulants. Provides clinical consultation to medical teams and ensures optimal medication therapy through profile reviews and patient education.

Requirements summary

Requires a Pharm.D. from an accredited college and completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency. Must hold a Registered Pharmacist (RPH) license, with hospital experience and BCPS certification preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsCollaborationPatient EducationOrder EntryCompoundingMedication ReconciliationIV AdmixturesPharmaceutical CareClinical PharmacyDrug Interaction AnalysisAntibiotic DosingDischarge Counseling

Job description

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) Job Summary: Responsible for integrating patient-centered pharmaceutical care with traditional distributive and drug control activities. Provides consultative/clinical services including antibiotic dosing of vancomycin and aminoglycosides, initial warfarin dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions. Requires strong clinical and communication skills for providing drug information to nurses, physicians, and other health care providers. Capable of advising the patients' medical team on drug interactions, contraindications, and other relevant information to ensure proper, accurate, and optimal medication therapy. Responsible for adhering to and practicing within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: General Pharmacy Practice
Preparing IV Admixtures, compounding, and repackaging a wide variety of pharmaceuticals
Entering and verifying orders into the pharmacy computer system, and proper dispensing of medications
Able to follow patients for antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing
Participates in daily rounds
Works with other healthcare providers to assist in the patient education for new medications and their side effects
Assists with medication reconciliation and discharge counseling Knowledge of drug appropriateness
Evaluating and monitoring drug regimens for appropriateness.
Interpreting physicians orders and screening them for various types of interactions.
Providing patient and nursing education when requested.
Reviewing medication profiles to maintain accuracy and optimize medication therapy.
Able to perform all duties of a Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacist Education Skills
Providing supervision and guidance to all personnel working in their area
Demonstrating skill and competency in patient assessment, and providing patient and nursing education when requested. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree B.S. from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Doctorate Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy Other Education Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency 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): BCPS: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist preferred Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred and Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Strong order entry and computer skills Good oral communication skills Ability to think/act independently as required by situation Ability to collaborate with other professionals to ensure good patient experience 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. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Staff Clinical Pharmacist

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