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Sacred Heart University

Clinical Pharmacist

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828

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Responsibilities

Provide drug education and counsel patients on appropriate drug use and recommend drug discontinuation when indicated

Provide education to pharmacy staff, students and other healthcare professionals

Utilize pharmacokinetic and drug dosing protocols and provide pharmacokinetic consultation for agents requiring such monitoring

Evaluate drug therapy orders for appropriateness of dosage, route, interval, schedule and duration throughout patient’s hospital course and provide drug therapy consultations

Suggest appropriate therapeutic alternatives for non‑formulary drugs

Analyze patient parameters (weight, height, existing condition, and laboratory data) and recommend appropriate dosing

Participate in patient care rounds to provide input into monitoring of drug therapy

Report adverse drug reactions or medication errors

Record recommendations, interventions or other appropriate activity in EPIC

Education Qualifications

Doctoral Degree from a college of pharmacy. Required

Experience Qualifications

Previous experience in hospital pharmacy Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work under direct or minimal supervision and handle stress appropriately.

Ability to work cooperatively with health‑system and pharmacy staffs.

Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

Ability to set priorities, make decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.

Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Communication, supervisory, organizational, learning, and minimal teaching skills are essential to the proper performance of the duties assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Pharmacist by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy Required

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