Clinical Pharmacist I – Position Description
REPORTS TO:
STATUS:
Director of Pharmacy
Exempt
POSITION SCOPE: The clinical pharmacist I is a licensed professional who is
responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to patients in
accordance with the policies and procedures, pharmacy practice professional
standards, and applicable regulatory entities. This is an entry level position into the
practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting. The clinical staff pharmacist I
coordinates patient services with the Nursing Department, monitors patient progress
toward goals and educates patients, caregivers, staff and other professionals regarding
appropriate medication use.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
 Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
 Licensed and in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
 Experience with and knowledge of sterile IV admixture procedures
 Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
 Self-directed with excellent time management skills and able to work independently
 Current valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance
 Ability to get to the job site.
 Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
 Prior home care and/or hospital experience
 Completion of an accredited post-graduate residency program
TASKS AND STANDARDS FOR POSITIONS:
Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities.
Chooses daily activities so that they reflect a priority on the delivery of
pharmaceutical care. Arranges work activities so that the pharmaceutical-care
needs of patients are met
Maximize work efficiency through the use of computers and other technologies.
Effectively use computers and admixture devices to increase efficiency in
performing practice responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient
and proprietary information.
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Speak knowledgeably of the scope of services that are available
Description of available services is accurate
Determine the suitability of individual patients for home care.
Collect and organize all patient-specific information needed to determine the
suitability of patients for home care. Assess patients' suitability for home care in
accordance with policies. Medical condition and prescribed medication therapy
suitable for home care services and prognosis with clearly defined outcome goals;
Design, recommend, monitor and evaluate patient-specific pharmacy care plans
for the pharmacotherapy of home care patients. When appropriate, makes
suitable recommendations for modifications in the prescribed medication therapy
or monitoring parameters for a home care patient.
Collect and organize patient-specific information needed to prevent, detect, and
resolve medication-related problems and to make appropriate medication therapy
recommendations. Appropriate monitoring parameters are identified for each
patient. Complete nutritional assessment of patients and make appropriate
recommendation.
Modify the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of
monitoring data and other pertinent patient-specific information.
Competent in use of pharmacokinetic principles and formulas. Competent in
assessing patient laboratory values.
Provide medication-use education to staff, other professionals, home care
patients and/or their caregivers.
Use effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to home care
patients and/or their caregivers
Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patientcare settings.
Use a systematic procedure to communicate pertinent patient information to and
from the home and other patient-care settings.
Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following
policies and procedures.
Accurately calibrate equipment. Prepare medications so they are appropriately
concentrated, without incompatibilities, stable, and appropriately stored. Adhere to
appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. Prepare labels that conform to
the organization's policies and procedures. Medication contains all necessary
and/or appropriate ancillary labels. Inspects the final medication before dispensing.
Assure presence of authorization to dispense. Comply with state/federal laws and
USP standards, including Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled
substance regulations set forth by the state and DEA. Comply with policies
regarding the perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics, controlled
substances and other medications subject to diversion.
Manage the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration
equipment and medication-related equipment used in the management of home
care patients.
Accurately program, maintain and give advice to others on the use and
maintenance of all medication administration and medication-related equipment.
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Participate in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting medicationrelated incidents and equipment error and/or failures.
Accurately complete QAR documents according to the policy. Monitor and report
discrepancies in perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics and other
medications subject to diversion.
Provide concise, applicable, and timely response to requests for drug information
from health care providers and home care patients.
Formulate responses to drug information requests based on analysis of the
literature. Attends educational seminars or participates in other CEU opportunities
in order to promote professional competency and comply with state mandated
CEU requirements.
Participate in Performance Improvement Program. Contribute to the achievement
of goals through effectively participating in or leading committees and informal
work groups.
Use group participation skills when working as a member of a committee or
informal work group. Participates actively and positively on at least one
committee. Accurately identifies opportunities for improvement.
Manage the use of investigational drug products according to established
regulations and procedures.
Utilize pharmacy support personnel effectively.
Prioritize the workload and organize the workflow, taking into account available
resources. Needed work is accomplished in the time available. Ensure the
accuracy of the work of pharmacy support personnel.
Participate in on-call responsibilities of the pharmacy department.
Provide reliable pharmacy services when scheduled to be on-call.
Maintain a professional image.
Dresses in attire that conveys a professional image.
Consistently maintain personal self-control and professional decorum.
In all activities comply with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety
requirements.
Accept other responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the Director of
Pharmacy.
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