Overview
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The clinical pharmacist I practices as a pharmacy generalist in one or more patient care areas.
Prevents and/or resolves drug-related problems to ensure safety, efficacy, and cost-efficiency by consulting with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents. Performs daily in-depth patient profile review to assess, monitor and recommend appropriate drug therapy as applicable.
Consistently evaluates, intervenes, documents clinical interventions and activities, as well as adverse drug events according to institutional protocols and guidelines.
Monitors drug therapy regimens and makes recommendations or modifications per protocol.
Handles conflict and problems, including ethical issues, constructively and appropriately.
Participates in coordination of transitions of care as appropriate.
Participates in at least one medication use evaluation or quality improvement project annually.
Oversees the work performed by pharmacy students, technicians and pharmacists to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with state, federal and organizational regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of relevant experience, Pharmacy Specialty Board certification or ASHP- Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 pharmacy residency preferred.
One year of experience will be waived for candidates who have been employed as student/interns within the Emory Healthcare system.
Active Georgia Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure with attempt to register for next available Georgia Pharmacy Practical Examination and passing of the MPJE within 60 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 1 year for all positions with Code Blue coverage responsibility.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Clinical Pharmacist I-III
Salary: $52.94-101.82/Hour.
The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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Division Emory Univ Hospital
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EUH Pharmaceutical Services
Job Type Regular Part-Time
Job Number 123336
Job Category Pharmacy
Schedule 7a-3:30p
Standard Hours 20 Hours
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