Pharmacist

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Job Description:

The Pharmacist (Clinical) optimizes medication use by the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. The provision of such care entails that the appropriate medication is used, in the correct dosage, with appropriate monitoring for clinical effect and the absence of adverse effects. The patient’s medication profile is reviewed to assess possible significant drug interactions and inappropriate indications. Drug information is provided in an accurate and timely manner, not only to health professionals, but the public as well. Components of this position includes (but is not limited to) direct supervision of pharmacy technicians and clerical personnel, and service on various interdisciplinary committees. Participates in the educational programs of the Pharmacy Department, anticipated pharmacy residents and pharmacy students, supervising the training for pharmacy technician students, and offering in-service to staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to adequately design, recommend, monitor and evaluate patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens when consulted.
• Provides accurate information on medication use, possible side effects and their management, drug interactions or other needed facts to patients and their caregivers.
• Provides accurate, timely drug information to other healthcare providers.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary arrests and other medical emergencies and provides accurate, timely emergent care.
• Assists with the design of medication usage evaluations and corresponding data collection.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the process for assessing, managing, preventing, and reporting medication errors.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the process for assessing, managing, preventing, and reporting adverse reactions to medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the drug formulary policies and procedures.
• Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following departmental policies and procedures.
• Manages workflow well, utilizing departmental staff to provide timely, efficient pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrates expertise and teamwork on patient care committees, aiding the interdisciplinary team to find solutions to medication use issues.

Education:
Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy, possessing either a BS in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.

Experience: 
None. Institutional practice experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: 
A license to practice pharmacy in the state of Kentucky required.

Physical/Work Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.  

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time): Prolonged use of PPE

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular standing, walking, and being on feet for long periods; performing tasks with repetitive motions such as typing and handling materials; and communicating effectively with staff, patients, and visitors. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The role also requires the ability to tolerate personal protective equipment (PPE) for long durations and demands specific vision abilities including close vision for reading and computer work.

Department:

Pharmacy

Shift:

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

222 Medical Circle

City, State:

Morehead, Kentucky