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Job Description​

Clinical Pharmacist: Core Competencies and Responsibilities

A pharmacist must demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and critical thinking necessary to practice effectively within a health system environment. Key competencies include:

+ Preparing and accurately dispensing medications.

+ Collecting, organizing, and analyzing comprehensive patient- and practice-specific data.

+ Initiating, monitoring, and adjusting therapeutic plans as needed.

+ Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

+ Providing direct supervision and guidance to supportive personnel.

+ Managing departmental projects and initiatives.

+ Delivering routine patient education and expert drug information services.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

+ Ensure all practice activities strictly adhere to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as standards set by relevant accreditation bodies.

+ Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient therapy regimens to achieve defined clinical goals.

+ Deliver appropriate and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to all patients.

+ Communicate proactively with physicians and prescribers regarding medication order changes or clarifications, documenting all interventions appropriately within the electronic medical record (EMR).

+ Provide and formally document pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic consultations as required.

+ Actively participate in the organization’s established processes for assessing, managing, and reporting adverse medication events, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and medication errors.

+ Educate patients and caregivers on medication use to support adherence and optimize therapeutic outcomes.

+ Deliver concise, applicable, and timely responses to all drug information inquiries.

+ Perform comprehensive interpretation and verification of medication orders and prescriptions for appropriateness prior to preparation or distribution.

+ Prepare and dispense medications utilizing appropriate techniques and strictly following organizational policies and procedures.

+ Maintain professional development and engagement by attending all scheduled departmental meetings and continuing education programs, as required.

Required Qualifications & Schedule:

+ **Education:** Bachelor's Degree (Required)

+ **Licensure:**

+ Licensed Pharmacist (KS) - Kansas Board of Pharmacy

+ Licensed Pharmacist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

+ Medication Therapy Services (MTS) Certification - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

+ **Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross

+ **Schedule:** This position follows a 7-on/7-off rotation for day shifts, consisting of a mixture of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Pharmacist (KS) - Kansas Board of Pharmacy, Licensed Pharmacist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Medication Therapy Services - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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