Clinical Pharmacist (Casual/PRN) – Kenosha

Major Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice including appropriate drug therapy for patients and prevention/resolution of drug related problems. Independently evaluates patients for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, and drug-disease interactions. Designs individualized drug therapy regimens including medication doses based on patient’s size, organ functions, and disease states.
• Facilitates medication-related continuity of care at admission, transfer and discharge. Guides physicians, medication history team members, and nurses. Ensures that medication reconciliation processes are consistently followed and provides support for more complex cases.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders. Provides guidance to other pharmacists and physicians for order selection, entry and verification.
• Demonstrates competency in dispensing and compounding medications consistent with good pharmaceutical practice including compounding technique, packaging, and labeling. Practices in compliance with department policies & procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations. Acts as a resource to others. Provides input for department policy revisions and dispensing practices.
• Ensures formulary adherence, recommends cost effective therapies to providers, and minimizes waste in daily practice. Identifies cost reduction opportunities
• Actively supports procedures and initiatives to prevent medication events. Reports events through appropriate channels. Actively participates in the development and implementation of department medication safety and quality improvement activities.
• Orients/trains new pharmacy team members. Routinely works with interns, residents and students to guide daily activities. Serves as preceptor for interns, students, and/or residents. Provides direction to pharmacy technicians to ensure smooth workflow and service standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continued individual professional growth.

Licensure:

• Pharmacist, Registered

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD preferred; ASHP residency preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• • Maintains proficient skills in area of practice, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional growth. • Strong computer skills. • Excellent communication and organization skills. • Excellent presentation, facilitation and training development skills. • Demonstrated decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Pharmacist license issued in the state(s) of practice Issued by State board of Pharmacy

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: