Clinical Float Pharmacist

About the role

Responsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of patients. The clinical pharmacist will be expected to implement and maintain clinical rounding services. Complete medication orders and target medication dosing consults for their designated teams. Assist with orienting and training new employees and will provide opportunities for the development, evaluation and advancement of residents and students by serving as a preceptor. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Perform comprehensive patient medication order evaluation, check for problems with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as necessary Assist with pharmacokinetics consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocols Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner set by medication safety pharmacist Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety Develop working relationships with pharmacists, attending physicians, medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care team members Create sustainable rounding schedule to provide clinical pharmacy services to patients as part of the medical team Perform work within specific time frames and adapt positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule Demonstrate sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background Functions as a supervisor of residents, students and co-workers Maintain professional development requirements set by ASHP to be a qualified preceptor Develop and implement quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiency Precepts, evaluates and serves as a mentor to pharmacy learners including PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents and PharmD students Other duties as assigned