Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy - Nights

Department: 38410 Navicent Health Medical Center - Pharmacy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift - Monday - Sunday 7 on / 7 off rotation. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Job Summary: Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice area consistent with the Clinical Pharmacist role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder. Major Responsibilities: Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens  Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration   Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.    Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions   Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable   Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels  Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate   Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.    Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations    Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations   Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned     Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned  Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Licensed in the state(s) of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity required  Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice  Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice  Education Required: Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP  Experience: No experience required. Post Graduate Residency or hospital experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Maintains skills in area of practice  Strong computer skills  Excellent communication and organization skills  Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills  Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills  Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance  Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity  May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job  Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents   Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises  Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines   Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes  Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job  Exposed to normal office environment  DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay f