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Wellstar Health System

Staff Clinical Pharmacist -PRN

Wellstar Health System, Austell, Georgia, United States, 30001

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Responsibilities

Responsible for integrating patient-centered pharmaceutical care with traditional distributive and drug control activities.

Provide consultative/clinical services including antibiotic dosing of vancomycin and aminoglycosides, initial warfarin dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions.

Advise the patients\' medical team on drug interactions, contraindications, and other relevant information to ensure proper, accurate, and optimal medication therapy.

Adhere to and practice within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Knowledge of drug appropriateness - evaluating and monitoring drug regimens for appropriateness.

Interpreting physicians\' orders and screening them for interactions.

Providing patient and nursing education when requested.

Reviewing medication profiles to maintain accuracy and optimize therapy.

Performing all duties of a Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacist General Pharmacy Practice.

Preparing IV admixtures, compounding, and repackaging a wide variety of pharmaceuticals.

Entering and verifying orders into the pharmacy computer system and proper dispensing of medications.

Following patients for antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing.

Participating in daily rounds.

Collaborating with other healthcare providers to educate patients on new medications and potential side effects.

Assisting with medication reconciliation and discharge counseling.

Education Skills - Providing supervision and guidance to all personnel in the area; demonstrating competency in patient assessment and providing education as requested.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

B.S. from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Preferred:

Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

BCPS: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist preferred Upon Hire Required.

Required Minimum Experience:

Hospital pharmacy experience. Preferred and Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience.

Required Minimum Skills:

Strong order entry and computer skills; good oral communication skills; ability to think/act independently as required by situation; ability to collaborate with other professionals to ensure good patient experience.

Employment Details

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care

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