24 days ago
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist
Jefferson Health
On Site
Full Time
$135,000
Philadelphia, PA
Job Overview
Job TitleAdvanced Clinical Pharmacist
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$135,000
LocationPhiladelphia, PA
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Job Description
Job Details
The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. In addition, the Advanced Clinical Pharmacist identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.
Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies.
- Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH.
- Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services.
- Trains pharmacy technicians, residents, students, interns and new pharmacists as assigned.
- Precepts student pharmacists AND residents as assigned. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation Program policy.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required)
- Knowledge of and ability to apply pharmacokinetic principles for monitoring and dosing medications.
- Monitor patient response to medications and provide recommendations on management if appropriate.
- Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adverse drug reactions in the electronic event reporting system.
- Provide quality patient care in accordance with standards of practice, demonstrating high level expertise, competency, knowledge and skills.
- Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to support patient care.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy
Experience
- Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Specialty Residency; OR
- Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency PLUS 2 years of relevant experience; OR
- Completion of no residency PLUS 5 years of relevant experience.
Minimum Certifications, Registration Or License Requirements
Pharmacist License in the State of Pennsylvania
Key skills/competency
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacokinetics
- Medication Management
- Drug Therapy Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Formulary Compliance
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Residency Precepting
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Distribution Systems
How to Get Hired at Jefferson Health
- Research Jefferson Health's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Tailor your resume meticulously: Customize your resume to highlight clinical pharmacy experience, pharmacokinetic expertise, and residency training as required for this Advanced Clinical Pharmacist role.
- Prepare for a values-based interview: Jefferson Health emphasizes patient care and quality; be ready to discuss how your experience aligns with these values, providing specific examples.
- Showcase your clinical expertise: During interviews, demonstrate your ability to identify drug therapy problems, apply evidence-based recommendations, and manage complex patient cases.
- Highlight teaching and leadership: Emphasize any experience in precepting, training, or mentoring, as this is a key component of the Advanced Clinical Pharmacist position.
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