Provides cost-effective management of drug utilization within the clinic, monitors process and outcome of patient care relating to drug therapy, monitors polypharmacy and high dose pharmaceutical dosing to prevent adverse effects. Provides direct patient care and medication therapy monitoring, including antibiotic stewardship, pharmacokinetic drug dosing, renal and hepatic dosing, and patient education.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Salary
$50–$60
Description
Duration: On-going to long-term
Shifts: Day shift (8 or 12 hours )
Job Description.
Provides direct patient care, including treatment assessment and medication management activities.
Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy.
Clinically evaluates all patients in specified area daily with relevant documentation placed in the medical record regarding pharmacy recommendations, plans, interventions, and medication reconciliation.
Reviews the patient's drug regimen for appropriate indication, dosing allergy verification, interactions potential, lab monitoring, duplication of therapy, drug interactions and medication documentation.
Provides cost-effective management of drug utilization within the clinic, monitors process and outcome of patient care relating to drug therapy, monitors polypharmacy and high dose pharmaceutical dosing to prevent adverse effects.
Clinical Pharmacists provide education on pharmaceuticals to BAMC staff and beneficiaries as requested and in support of residency requirements for rotation opportunities.
Responds to Level I Trauma, code blue and massive blood transfusion emergencies.
Provides direct patient care and medication therapy monitoring, including antibiotic stewardship, pharmacokinetic drug dosing, renal and hepatic dosing, and patient education.
Facilitates discharge planning and smooth transition to alternate sites of care from a pharmacy perspective.