This position will provide clinical support and distributive services in coordination with physician and nursing services to deliver quality and cost-effective drug therapy to patients. Provide pharmaceutical care for patients, monitor drug therapy and coordinate drug distribution, ensure medication safety, participate in education of students and/or residents, and develop and maintain professional relationships with other healthcare providers.
Provide pharmaceutical care to hospital patients as a member of the pediatric pharmacist team
Review new medication orders for appropriateness of therapy: including patient assessment, identification and documentation of drug therapy problems and resolutions, review of appropriateness of therapy and follow-up and discharge counseling for selected patients
Monitor patients on an ongoing basis and adjust medications and doses after consulting with the prescriber
Provide interpretation and problem solving of physician’s orders, checking for formulary status, appropriate drug selection, dose and dosage form, drug-drug interactions, drug-nutrient interactions, drug duplication, potential for adverse events, appropriate route of administration, therapeutic substitution, IV to PO conversion, or other formulary or departmental initiatives
Communicate with physician or nurse to insure prompt clarification on any part of the order in question, and recommend alternatives that are on formulary, if non-formulary medication is prescribed.
Evaluate therapy for optimal patient outcomes while ensuring medication safety
Coordinate drug distribution in assigned areas.
Complete or review entry of medication orders in the pharmacy computer system
Prepare/dispense medications, sterile products and compound IV admixtures and other extemporaneous orders as requested using good technique and safe practices
Perform medication storage area inspections as assigned
Direct and oversee the drug distribution activities of pharmacy technicians and students
Provide indirect supervision to technician staff
Participate in team meetings/discussions with clinical pharmacy specialists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students and technicians
Foster an environment of teamwork with other department staff and customers
Serve as a preceptor for students and/or pharmacy residents on rotation
Provide training and education to other staff members
Provide customer service focused team approach to internal and external customers
Provide drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Identify customers’ learning needs
Consult with and educate customers in an effective manner
Develop and maintain interdepartmental relationships
Act as a primary resource for nursing staff on the proper administration of drugs
Provide training and education to others as necessary
Remain current with new drug information for patient populations served
Respond to pediatric code blue emergencies as assigned to assist with drug preparation and information on emergency medications intervening as appropriate to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Participate in Medication Safety, ADE, DUE and performance improvement activities
Complete medication safety and ADE forms when issues are identified
Complete and follow through on Drug Usage Evaluation (DUE) forms as assigned
Identify additional opportunities to improve patient care and the performance of the pharmacy department
Meet all role-related and age specific competencies. Comply with all initial and ongoing competencies within the entity and department. Complete required learning relevant to the role.
Required:
PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy
Eligible for MN Pharmacy License
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program
Preferred:
Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency or equivalent pediatric experience