Pharmacist I - Emergency Medicine

Pharmacist

Location: Not specified

Job Description:

Pharmacists at ECU Health are committed to the safe and effective use of medications through maximizing drug distribution and optimizing drug therapy outcomes. They educate patients, providers, and themselves on best practices and fully integrate into the continuum of care. Pharmacists report directly to a designated Pharmacy Supervisor based on the area of practice.

• Patient-specific medication management:
  • Reviews the patient's medication profile prior to verifying each new order. Evaluates orders for indication, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions.
  • Ensures appropriateness of therapy by reviewing patient medication history, assessing patient demographics, recommending formulary alternatives when appropriate, developing drug monitoring plans, interpreting laboratory data, and monitoring and documenting pharmacokinetics for targeted drugs.
  • Demonstrates basic competency in applying drug dosing guidelines, clinical lab data, and pharmacokinetic properties to individualize drug therapy.
  • Communicates any drug therapy problems directly with the nurse and/or prescriber and documents all drug therapy interventions as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served.
  • Performs medication histories, medication reconciliation, and discharge counseling as required.
  • Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients.
  • Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
  • Maintains good work relationships and handles all communications in a professional manner.
  • Supervises Pharmacy Technicians in daily work activities and collaborates with the Supervisor as necessary to ensure excellence and professionalism.
  • Accurately dispenses investigational drugs according to established protocols and procedures.
  • Attends department education activities such as Grand Rounds/Noon Conferences, staff meetings, staff development programs, and The Joint Commission (TJC) meetings.

Requirements:

• B.S. or PharmD in pharmacy
• 0 years of relevant pharmacy experience (post-graduate)
• Must be licensed as a pharmacist by the NC Board of Pharmacy by start date.
• Maintains active NC pharmacy license and provides proof of renewal prior to December 31 annually.
• American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

Professional Development:

• Obtains Continuing Education credits as required by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Successfully completes all annual department competency assessments.
• Completes the TJC annual requirements and occupational health screening.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical records and complies with all applicable state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH.
• Supports the mission, vision, and core values of ECU Health.
• Participates in meeting the goals of the department to ensure the attainment of the health system's goals.
• Effectively manages one's own practice, actively engages in professional self-development, and takes a proactive approach to learning.
• Fulfills maintenance requirements for Clinical Ladder Level I.