Minidoka Memorial Hospital

Job Description

Job Title:                   Clinical Pharmacist

Department:             Pharmacy     

Reports To:             Pharmacy Director

FLSA Status:            Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist will demonstrate consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, effective, and cost effective pharmaceutical care in the scope of their particular assignment. This position will be responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective and professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Duties and Responsibility

• Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered to care areas in a timely manner, and are stored both securely and in a manner appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.
• Supervises and mentors technicians and other pharmacy staff working in/with area of responsibility in order to maintain the accuracy and quality of pharmaceutical services.
• Provides accurate drug information to other health professionals and patients to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Serves on committees as a resource on drugs and/or pharmacy policies as required.
• Participates in the multidisciplinary team to provide feasible therapeutic recommendations and alternatives that improve patient drug therapy. This may include drug, dosage form, dose, route, dosage interval and duration.
• Monitors physician orders to ensure safe, correct, and appropriate use of medications.
• Monitors, documents, and evaluates patient response, drug effects, and adverse medication events.
• Actively participates in department cost savings initiatives.
• Monitors pharmaceutical inventory and formulary and exercises strict inventory control through diligent tracking of all substances. Participates in organization surveys (DNV or other applicable regulatory agencies) or audit inspections.
• Maintains quality in the department through completion of quality control check logs and other quality/clinical documentation.
• Takes responsibility for assuring quality improvement projects are developed, implemented and completed.
• Trains and supervises new pharmacy technicians, student-interns, pharmacy students and other supportive staff as needed.
• Participates and supports the training programs and mentorship of students and residents.
• Is knowledgeable and compliant with State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures and standard operating procedures, formulary and pertinent Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Provides professional, engaging customer service to all patients, and healthcare providers with whom they work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Actively engage in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Current license as a Pharmacist in Idaho
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Previous experience in a Hospital/Institutional pharmacy environment

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) / Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Hospital/Institutional pharmacy environment
• Previous experience with the geriatric population in a long-term care setting
• Additional languages preferred

Skills/Competencies

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with automated pharmacy systems, IV Laminar Flow Hood or the willingness to learn.
• Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education or subsequent training.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
• Basic computer knowledge in Electronic Health Records, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients (and their families), coworkers, hospital staff and physician.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word, perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes, extend arms and hands in any direction, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands, pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers, perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and stoop, kneel crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, carrying pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors.

MMH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.