ED Clinical Pharmacist u2013 Night Shift
Company: Aurora Health Care
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Overnight shift pharmacist staffing in the ED (7 on, 7 off).
Responsible for the identification, resolution, and prevention of
medication related issues in the ED.Provides drug information and
recommendations for optimization of medication therapy to
physicians, nurses and patients in the ED.Major
Responsibilities:Demonstrates competency in clinical practice
including appropriate drug therapy for patients and
prevention/resolution of drug related problems. Independently
evaluates patients for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, and
drug-disease interactions. Designs individualized drug therapy
regimens including medication doses based on patient's size, organ
functions, and disease states.Facilitates medication-related
continuity of care at admission, transfer and discharge. Guides
physicians, medication history team members, and nurses. Ensures
that medication reconciliation processes are consistently followed
and provides support for more complex cases.Reviews and accurately
interprets medication orders. Provides guidance to other
pharmacists and physicians for order selection, entry and
verification.Provides remote support to other sites of care, as
needed, that may include clinical and operational support as well
as collaboration and coordination with pharmacy leadership, after
hours pharmacy team members, nurses, providers, and others as
appropriate.Demonstrates competency in dispensing and compounding
medications consistent with good pharmaceutical practice including
compounding technique, packaging, and labeling. Practices in
compliance with department policies & procedures, as well as local,
state and federal regulations. Acts as a resource to others.
Provides input for department policy revisions and dispensing
practices.Provides leadership for site activities and to team
members throughout shift.Actively supports procedures and
initiatives to prevent medication events. Reports events through
appropriate channels. Actively supports department medication
safety and quality improvement activities.Ensures formulary
adherence, recommends cost effective therapies to providers, and
minimizes waste in daily practice.Orients/trains new pharmacy team
members on the shift. Serves as preceptor for interns, students,
and/or residents on the shift. Provides direction to pharmacy
technicians to ensure smooth workflow and service
standards.Demonstrates a commitment to continued individual
professional growth.Licensure:Pharmacist,
RegisteredEducation/Experience Required:Bachelor's Degree in
Pharmacy or PharmD preferred; ASHP residency preferredKnowledge,
Skills & Abilities Required:Maintains advanced skills in area of
practice, demonstrating a commitment to continued professional
growth and advancement of the pharmacy profession. ---Strong
computer skills. ---Excellent communication and organization
skills. ---Excellent presentation, facilitation and training
development skills. ---Demonstrated decision making, team building,
customer service, and conflict resolution skills.Pharmacist license
issued in the state(s) of practice Issued by State board of
PharmacyPhysicial Requirements and Working Conditions:This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Aurora Health Care, Oak Lawn , ED Clinical Pharmacist u2013 Night Shift, Healthcare , Oak Lawn, Illinois
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