Staff Clinical Pharmacist -PRN
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The Staff Clinical Pharmacist -PRN is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:PRN
• Shift: Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist -PRN:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Acworth Health Park

Job Summary:

Responsible for integrating patient-centered pharmaceutical care with traditional distributive and drug control activities. Provides consultative/clinical services including antibiotic dosing of vancomycin and aminoglycosides, initial warfarin dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions. Requires strong clinical and communication skills for providing drug information to nurses, physicians, and other health care providers. Capable of advising the patients' medical team on drug interactions, contraindications, and other relevant information to ensure proper, accurate, and optimal medication therapy. Responsible for adhering to and practicing within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Knowledge of drug appropriateness

- Evaluating and monitoring drug regimens for appropriateness.
- Interpreting physician's orders and screening them for various types of interactions.
- Providing patient and nursing education when requested.
- Reviewing medication profiles to maintain accuracy and optimize medication therapy.
- Able to perform all duties of a Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacist General Pharmacy Practice

- Preparing IV Admixtures, compounding, and repackaging a wide variety of pharmaceuticals
- Entering and verifying orders into the pharmacy computer system, and proper dispensing of medications
- Able to follow patients for antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing
- Participates in daily rounds
- Works with other healthcare providers to assist in the patient education for new medications and their side effects
- Assists with medication reconciliation and discharge counseling Education Skills

- Providing supervision and guidance to all personnel working in their area
- Demonstrating skill and competency in patient assessment, and providing patient and nursing education when requested.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree B.S. from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Required and
Doctorate Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy Preferred and
Other Education Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

Reg Pharmacist 1.00 Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

BCPS: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist preferred Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred and
Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Strong order entry and computer skills
Good oral communication skills
Ability to think/act independently as required by situation
Ability to collaborate with other professionals to ensure good patient experience

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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