Clinical Pharmacist Inpatient - PPMC

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Summary

• To develop and coordinate the informational, educational and quality assurance activities of the Pharmacy Department in order to assure the safe, effective and cost-effective use of drugs within the Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• MAINTAIN PATIENT PROFILES Report all unresolved problems to Clinical Coordinator for further research and clarification. Maintain proper documentation relative to inappropriate therapies where noted.

PREPARES AND DISPENSES MEDICATIONS USING APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES TO ENSURE OUTCOMES OF DRUG THERAPIES. Based on orders received, send initial supply of drug to floor as per schedule. Prepare patient cassettes for continuation of therapy. Be accountable for drugs prepared by Technical Staff.

DISPENSE CORRECT MEDICATION TO OUTPATIENTS AND NURSING HOME PATIENTS Prepare correct and accurate labels where appropriate. Dispense correct medication to these patients. Maintain accurate records for medication dispensed as to various policies. Check work of Technical Staff.

SERVE AS A RESOURCE PERSON FOR THE MEDICAL AND NURSING STAFF Answer phone in a professional manner, making certain the caller is placed in contact with the appropriate person. Receive, research and answer drug information questions, documenting such requests. Refer all detailed drug info requests to the Clinical Coordinator for follow-up.

ENSURES CONTINUITY OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE TO AND FROM THE ACUTE AND AMBULATORY CARE SETTINGS.

PHARMACEUTICAL CARE BY ASSISTING PRESCRIBERS IN: Reviewing patient’s medication history Educating patients on drug therapy Developing therapeutic plans Determining alternatives for achieving outcomes Developing drug monitoring plans Monitoring patient outcomes Documenting medication related issues in patient chart Interpreting laboratory data Reviewing patient medication profiles Monitoring pharmacokinetics of drug therapy Monitoring potential adverse drug-drug and drug-food interactions

COMPLIES IN ALL ACTIVITIES WITH ACCREDITATION, LEGAL, REGULATORY, AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIFIC PRACTICE SETTING.

SOLVES DRUG RELATED PROBLEMS.

Credentials

• Pharmacist (Required)
• Licensure from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization:

Science

Equivalent Experience

• Ph.D.
• Education Specialization:

Pharmacy

Equivalent Experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.

Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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