Job Objective:
Under the direction of the clinical coordinator, the clinical pharmacist is responsible for providing all aspects of the hospital’s Pharmacy services. Compounds, prepares, mixes, and dispenses medications in a safe and efficient manner. Researches, evaluates, and compares medical information and provides other clinical services for the healthcare team and the public. Clinical pharmacy services, include consultative services to patients and health care providers. Performs clinical and dispensing functions to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care is provided. Facilitates optimal drug utilization. Provides education and training to pharmacy students, medical staff, and hospital staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Performs all duties and functions of a Clinical Pharmacist in compliance will all California and Federal pharmacy laws and regulations
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Oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians and interns
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Assists in the orientation and training of other departmental personnel
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Precepts pharmacy residents, pharmacy graduates, and students from accredited Colleges of Pharmacy in clinical clerkship experiences
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Maintains professional work habits by organizing workload, setting priorities, completing assignments in a timely manner, utilizing resources appropriately, complying with department program standards and adapts well to change
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Obtains medication histories, maintains and monitors medication profiles
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Assists with drug formulary management and dissemination of drug information throughout the institution
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Provides primary care and consultative services to patients and health care providers to ensure optimal drug therapy
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Reviews medication orders to ensure accurate, rational, and cost effective drug therapy; this includes choice of appropriate drug, indication, route and rate of administration
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Assesses patient’s drug therapy; performs pharmacokinetic analysis with appropriate adjustments in dosing, and identifies monitoring parameters and therapeutic outcomes in consultation with the patients
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Assists with the development of programs designed to increase pharmacists’ involvement in promotion of rational drug therapy in the hospital; such programs may include pharmacist-regulated drug monitoring protocols, regularly scheduled in-services for hospital staff on various drug therapy topics, and improved monitoring and interventions in drug therapy
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Participates in the development and production of protocol/guidelines, policies and procedures, and other staff development programs for pharmacy or other health care providers
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Participates in MUE and ADR activities, and in the planning, implementation and evaluation of other programs designated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
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Participates in appropriate committees
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Maintains clinical expertise through consistent literature review, attendance in appropriate seminars, and active membership in state or national pharmacy organizations
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Challenges the status quo in looking for more efficient practices
Non-Essential Duties:
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
- Fully understands and can apply all state and federal laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy.
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Must possess excellent knowledge of current drug therapies, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and sociologic principles necessary to assist in the safe and effective utilization of drugs by patients
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Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency regarding special needs and behaviors of age or ethnic specific groups
Skills
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other health care professionals
Abilities
- Must possess ability to develop and implement medication related protocols
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Develops new ideas and/or systems with innovation and creativity
Core Competencies: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values
Integrity & Trust
Education and Experience:
Education
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Doctor of Pharmacy degree from accredited School of Pharmacy.
Experience
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Prefer 1 year of residency (PGY1) or equivalent acute care clinical pharmacy experience.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
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Must have a current State of California Pharmacist License
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Must have a current BLS card based on the American Heart Association
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ACLS and PALS certification required if employee is scheduled to work exclusively in related areas of Critical Care, the Emergency Department, Pediatrics, and the NICU
AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:
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Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy
- Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
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Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
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Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
- Ability to adhere to the department dress code
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Ability to organize work and establish priorities
- Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
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Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
- Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
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Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
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Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
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Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
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Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
- Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
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Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
- Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
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Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
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Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
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Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
- Display a willingness to work as a team player
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Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
- Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
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Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Corporate Compliance rules and regulations, complies with duty to report behavior standard, demonstrates understanding of purpose for Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding a possible corporate compliance issue
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Ability to follow the Code of Business Conduct (Standards of Business Ethics and Integrity)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: (key physical and working conditions)
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Works primarily in an office environment.
- Requires ability to stand, sit or walk around department and facility most of the day.
- Some bending, lifting less than 20 lbs and occasional reaching above the shoulder.
- Typing, answering phones and working around automated equipment.
- Potential for exposure to dangerous or toxic medications.
- May need PPE if preparing chemotherapy.
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
Education and Experience:
Education
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Doctor of Pharmacy degree from accredited School of Pharmacy.
Experience
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Prefer 1 year of residency (PGY1) or equivalent acute care clinical pharmacy experience.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
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Must have a current State of California Pharmacist License
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Must have a current BLS card based on the American Heart Association
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ACLS and PALS certification required if employee is scheduled to work exclusively in related areas of Critical Care, the Emergency Department, Pediatrics, and the NICU
