Pharmacist - Intern Post Grad, Per Diem - St Joseph
Diem FTE: 0 Daily Schedule: 8AM - 4:30PM Weekends Required: None Location: Anticoagulation Clinic JOB SUMMARY: This job is responsible for providing effective, efficient and accurate pharmaceutical care to patients to ensure positive drug therapy outcomes under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Work is performed in accordance with protocols, internal guidelines/standards and regulatory requirements. An incumbent coordinates and supervises the compounding and dispensing of drugs according to medication orders issued by authorized medical care providers and is responsible for the timely processing of medication orders and the distribution of medications and IV admixtures to patients in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. This is a temporary classification for employees that have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy, including didactic courses and experiential rotations in pharmaceutical care, but have yet to be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy (but otherwise meet the qualifications for Registered Pharmacist). Licensure must be obtained within six months of the date of graduation. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Applies the principles of pharmaceutical care to ensure optimum medication- related patient outcomes. Adjusts and/or makes recommendations to optimize medication therapy based on patient-specific clinical factors and data using evidenced-based medicine; effectively utilizes clinical protocols to enhance patient care; directly communicates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other appropriate healthcare staff to gather information and make recommendations to enhance patient care; collaborates with pharmacist specialist(s) as appropriate to optimize medication-related patient care; documents clinical activities in the computerized therapeutic intervention program; documents recommendations and adjustments in the patient medical record. Coordinates the distribution of medications to patients in their area(s) of responsibility. Analyzes medication orders for completeness and appropriateness as relates to drug name, dose, route, schedule, disease state, allergies, other medications, and food and drug interactions; processes medication orders to ensure that patients receive safe, accurate and appropriate drug therapy in a timely manner; supervises and checks the work of supportive personnel as defined in departmental policies and procedures and according to FHS values-based behaviors; provides assistance to supportive personnel as needed. Provides education for patients, pharmacy staff, residents, externs, interns, students, technician students, and other healthcare workers at FHS in a positive, constructive and motivating manner. Participates in the orientation of new employees including (but not limited to): one-on-one on-line training, updating contributions to the orientation manual, and being available as a resource person for one of the specialized practice settings; precepts pharmacy residents, students, externs, interns and technician students upon demonstrating competency to become a preceptor; communicates in a positive, constructive and motivating manner when working with residents and students; collaborates with pharmacist specialist(s) as appropriate to provide needed education for pharmacy staff, hospital staff, and physicians; presents medication-related issues at nursing staff meetings as assigned; educates patients and families on medication and healthcare- related issues as needed; actively participates in department shift reports and clinical meetings by sharing and contributing. Is proactively involved in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives. Actively participates in selected Pharmaceutical Services core group, contributing to quality improvement and drug use evaluation programs; reports actual, potential, and near-miss medication errors and adverse drug events according to FHS policies; proactively identifies and reports system-related safety and quality improvement issues to Pharmacy Operations Manager, Medication PIT(Performance Improvement Team) representative, or Pharmacy PIT representative as appropriate; serves on PIT teams as assigned; supports FHS medication safety initiatives and provides documentation or information as requested; identifies and corrects personal processes to reduce the potential for medication misadventures; is able to articulate department-based Process Improvement activities. Performs related duties as required. # Education/Work Experience Requirements Requires graduation as a Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy including didactic courses and experiential rotations in pharmaceutical care. One year of work experience in a hospital pharmacy within the past two years is preferred. # Licensure/Certification: # Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist must be obtained within six months of graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy. # Membership in at least one of the following professional organizations is preferred: ASHP, ASCP, WSPA, APHA, or ACCP. # Current healthcare provider BLS certification. **Primary Location: **WASHINGTON-TACOMA-FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Professional Clinical/Allied Health **Organization: **KentuckyOne Health **Schedule: **Part-time