Per Diem - Clinical Pharmacist

Reviews, fills and dispenses physician medication orders/prescriptions. Interprets and evaluates medication orders to ensure drug and dosage are appropriate for patient and to identify possible adverse reactions, contacting physician as needed. Checks orders/prescriptions filled by support personnel, verifying products are correctly prepared and labeled. Counsels patients on proper use, storage and side effects of prescribed medications. Supervises, prioritizes and assigns work of technical support personnel within area of responsibility. Monitors work volume and delegates work assignments to meet established schedules and patient care requirements. Monitors and evaluates work performance, providing guidance, feedback and instruction as needed to ensure patient medications are prepared, labeled, recorded and distributed according to established procedures, standards and regulations. Educates and advises physicians, nursing and other pharmacy personnel on drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, side effects and instructions for administration. Conducts nursing in-service education programs and prepares and maintains drug information materials for assigned unit/clinic. Prepares and maintains various logs and records, such as distribution of controlled substances, quality assurance reviews and work volume statistics in accordance with established standards and procedures. Performs periodic audits of specific departmental services or functions and documents results. Monitors and maintains internal systems, procedures and guidelines for assigned unit/service. Reviews and updates operations and practice guidelines for area of responsibility. Evaluates, identifies and recommends changes in systems, methods and procedures to improve operational efficiency and quality of patient care. Participates in departmental training and continuing education programs. Serves as preceptor for student interns, identifying and assigning clinical experiences, monitoring, documenting and reporting performance and providing guidance and feedback. Orients new staff pharmacists in specific procedures and functions and oversees training of technical support personnel within area of responsibility. Identifies, recommends and conducts training and educational programs for department personnel. Monitors and maintains equipment, supplies and facilities within assigned work area(s). Oversees completion of routine equipment cleaning and maintenance and identifies and reports equipment in need of repair. Monitors and oversees ordering, receipt and restocking of standard supplies and conducts periodic inspections of medication storage and distribution areas on assigned unit. Maintains knowledge of current professional trends and practices through participation in professional organizations and attendance at seminars, conferences and other continuing education programs. Participates in research projects and prepares papers and journal articles for publication or presentation.