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Job description
Job Summary
Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice area consistent with the Clinical Pharmacist role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.
Major Responsibilities
Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration
Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient‑specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature; implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format
Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions
Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable
Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting of events through appropriate channels
Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate
Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication‑use process; assists in the acquisition of non‑formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications
Practs in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations
Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations
Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned
Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned
Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information to identify age‑specific needs
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required; Immunization and non‑vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice; Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.
Education Required
Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE‑accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
Experience Required
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Maintains skills in area of practice
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills
Excellent facilitation and training development skills
Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of up to 50 pounds, and lifting 35 pounds without assistance
Exposed to various conditions such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity
May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job duties
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to hazardous agents
Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises
Must perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines
Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit‑dose medication packages and syringes
Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Exposed to a normal office environment
DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their leaders.
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Worksite address
rome, GA, 30162, US
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