Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist Full-Time Position - Schedule is 4 x 10 hours shifts per week Job Summary: Performs medication order entry and verification and clarifies and/or resolves issues with any aspect of medication order as necessary, including but not limited to: therapeutic duplication, medication/dose/frequency appropriateness, medication interactions, dosage form clarification, renal dose adjustments Completes clinical pharmacy interventions and monitoring Responsible for transferring prescriptions, handling incoming physician calls, logging data into the computer, and completing drug utilization reviews. Completes consults as ordered by medical providers including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulant dosing, parenteral nutrition, renal dose adjustments, etc. Provides education to staff and patients in compliance with state and federal laws. Consults with other healthcare professionals in order to find cost-effective therapeutic substitutions as approved by policy or by provider Investigates and offers recommendations in regards to adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and medication safety Supervises technician activities and checks technician pulls/actions for correctness, including tray/kit replenishment, medication repackaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and medication dispensing cabinet refills Performs sterile compounding when needed and assists in general pharmacist duties related to the IV room Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree and/or an advanced degree in pharmacy Requires appropriate license to practice in the state of Kentucky Hospital experience preferred but not required Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patient, guest, physicians, and other employees