Staff Clinical Pharmacist, FT Nights (7 days on / 7 off )

locationsKennestone Hospital

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 4 Days Ago

job requisition idJR-52248

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Night (United States of America)Hours : 7 days on / 7 off , Wednesday to Tuesday, 2100-0730 Job Summary :

Responsible for integrating patient-centered pharmaceutical care with traditional distributive and drug control activities. Provides consultative / clinical services including antibiotic dosing of vancomycin and aminoglycosides, initial warfarin dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions. Requires strong clinical and communication skills for providing drug information to nurses, physicians, and other health care providers. Capable of advising the patients' medical team on drug interactions, contraindications, and other relevant information to ensure proper, accurate, and optimal medication therapy. Responsible for adhering to and practicing within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

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
• Able to follow patients for antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing
• Participates in daily rounds
• Works with other healthcare providers to assist in the patient education for new medications and their side effects
• Assists with medication reconciliation and discharge counseling

Knowledge of drug appropriateness

Education Skills

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

B.S. from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy

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 Preferred

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

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