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Position Summary
The Transitions of Care ( TOC ) Inpatient Pharmacist plays a key role in ensuring safe, accurate, and patient-centered medication management across the continuum of care. This position focuses on admission medication history, admission medication reconciliation support for providers, prior to discharge medication review, and comprehensive discharge medication education. The TOC Inpatient Pharmacist collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to reduce medication-related errors and improve patient outcomes during care transitions.
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and fiscally responsible use of medications through the application of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional judgment. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmacy care by considering each patient's disease states and background. These activities occur in all areas of pharmacy practice throughout the enterprise. The Clinical Pharmacist is legally responsible for the review and approval of all activities related to the dispensing of patient specific medications pursuant to a valid prescription or medication order from a practitioner as defined in ORC 4729, 4715, 4731, and/or 4741.
What You Will Do
Obtain, review, and verify the prior to admission med history list.
Documenting the compiled medication list, thoroughly analyzing possible drug interactions, evaluating patient compliance, and any medication adherence barriers.
Implement and operate an evidence-based medication reconciliation system that optimizes available resources, and promote admission and discharge med list review as a focus of performance-improvement activities.
Support providers with admission order reconciliation and resolve discrepancies between home medications and admission orders.
Complete discharge medication reconciliation review to ensure accuracy and a clear, error-free medication list on discharge,
Provide individualized discharge medication education to patients and caregivers.
Supervise and guide pharmacy technicians; review and cosign technician documentation and clinical notes.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other care transitions team members to promote safe and coordinated post- discharge continuum of care.
Being a productive and efficient team member to meet daily goals and expectations
Accurate order verification
Accurate dispensing
Minimize order turnaround time
Medication monitoring and documentation
Documentation of clinical activities
Documentation and performance of medication reconciliation
Inventory control and adherence to Hospital Formulary policies
Adherence to local and system Policies and Procedures
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications:
Education Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Required) or
Pharm D degree. (Required)
BCPS Certification (Preferred)
Completion of Accredited Residency (Preferred)
Work Experience Previous experience in the practice area with emphasis on computerized unit dose, sterile products, and patient focused clinical skills (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Effective communication skills are essential (Required proficiency)
Computer and office equipment, automated compounding systems. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio (Required)
Licensed practitioner of health sciences profession in the State of Ohio (Required)
Physical Demands Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements 10%
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including: Competitive hourly rate + $3.25 per hour incentive pay
Sign on bonus up to $5,000
Free parking
Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
Who can apply
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