Pharmacist - Carle BroMenn Medical Center

Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:


The Clinical Pharmacist I will be responsible for overseeing the preparation & dispensing of medication, medication order computer verification, the monitoring of patient medication therapy, and acting as a resource for the provision of medication information for patients, and health care professionals. The pharmacist identifies, recommends, resolves, and prevents medication-related problems.




Qualifications:


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Doctorate in Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree in and 3 years relevant clinical experience and

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Pharmacist License Illinois, Unrestricted upon hire and

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills. Supports and motivates others to take actions that support and reflect the core values and desired future state. Strong working knowledge of all aspects of clinical pharmacy operations. Ability to problem solve and facilitate agreement. Proficient in the review and analysis of clinical information to provide optimum pharmaceutical outcomes for patients.




Essential Functions:

• Ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy by intervening as appropriate to improve prescribing, administration, and monitoring practices in the facility as related to medications.
• Interpret physician medication orders and facilitate order verification and dispensing of medications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Screen medication orders for potential interactions with other medications, diet orders, disease state, or stated allergies.
• Provide clinical medication consultation and clarification for practitioners; recommends appropriate and cost effective medication therapy.
• Make dose recommendations based on age, weight, and other patient specific factors.
• Oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Provide Medication Therapy Management Services as defined in the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act
• Provide accurate and complete accounting of all controlled substances.
• Serve as drug information resource for other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Perform clinical interventions.
• Assist in the training and orientation of all new employees as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate licensure requirements, continuing education requirements, competency requirement and updates knowledge/skills on a regular bases by participating in departmental meetings, educational programs, in-services.
  • Participates in medical code or other response teams as directed by department procedures.
  • Participates in decentralized care of patients.
  • Participates in site antimicrobial stewardship strategies.
    
    
    
    
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. - For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
    
    Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

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