Clinical Pharmacist - General
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist - General is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Clinical Pharmacist - General:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: The Breast Center Douglasville
Overview
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through clinical services, formulary management, development of policies and procedures, and integrated drug distribution. Individual will be responsible for providing recommendations and/or assuming responsibility for pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition support, or other medication regimens as prescribed by provider. Individual may also be responsible for performing basic activities related to transitions of care (e.g., medication history review, medication reconciliation, patient education).

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

1. Provide recommendations and/or manage therapy associated
with antimicrobial stewardship/pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, or other medication regimens as prescribed by the provider.
a. Document clinical interventions on an ongoing basis.
b. Round with interdisciplinary teams, as able.
c. Demonstrate a basic understanding of distributive responsibilities, including computer functions.
d. Assist in investigational drug studies when needed.
e. Provide on-call clinical pharmacy services as needed.
f. Perform medication history review and assist providers with medication reconciliation as needed.
g. Perform medication management activities as outlined per Wellstar policies.

2. Educational responsibilities
a. Develop and provide educational programs/inservices for health care practitioners and patients as required.
b. Provide drug information when needed or requested.
c. Serve as a preceptor/instructor for students from accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy.
d. Serve as a preceptor for the Pharmacy Residency Program (where applicable).
e. Assist in developing drug protocols.

3. Participate on assigned Committees and Projects
a. Participate as a member of the Wellstar Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, as well as other System and facility-specific committees as assigned or as deemed necessary.
b. Identify target medications/therapies, develop criteria, and implement data collection for Medication Use Evaluations (MUE). Tabulate and present completed MUE data to the P&T Committee.
c. Assist in formulary maintenance by critiquing new entities, comparing medication classes, and developing therapeutic interchanges where applicable.
d. Assist in preparing for and maintaining compliance with regulatory agency (e.g., The Joint Commission) standards/requirements.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Qualifications
Required Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy Required or

Doctorate from an accredited college of pharmacy Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience or Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Required and

Experience with nutrition support, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetics, strongly preferred Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills. Experience with STAR, Microsoft Office, etc... preferred.

Capable of preparing and providing presentations

Strong organizational skills

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Reg Pharmacist 1.00 Required 1.00

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCGP, etc.) strongly preferred Preferred

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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