Clinical Pharmacist- ED And Inpatient Behavioral Health

Ensures optimal drug therapy by designing therapy, monitoring and dispensing medications, and directing the work of supportive staff to maximize positive patient outcomes. Reports to Pharmacy Supervisor.

• Supervises the work of supportive personnel (ie: pharmacy technician and associates) through monitoring and

checking activities to ensure safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of drugs and to meet federal and

state regulations.

• Optimizes drug therapy for the general patient population by designing drug therapy that is appropriate,

correct, and cost-effective in order to maximize positive outcomes.

• May provide direct patient care for pain management through patient evaluation, recommendations, and

follow-up in response to the physician's request or as part of the critical path.

• Maintains safety of drug therapy for the general patient population by utilizing a variety of screening

mechanisms and input from others (ie: health care providers, the patient, and the patient's family) in order to

identify, prevent and resolve adverse drug events.

• Provides useful drug information through participation on Health Care Team activities.

• Investigates and resolves drug and/or pharmacy related problems for immediate need or broader, longer

term review by conducting investigative studies and/or utilizing effective problem solving techniques to

ensure a high performing medication use system.

• Documents interventions, outcomes, and other statistics manually and/or through electronic documentation

on a daily or sporadic basis to demonstrate activity and success and provide an opportunity for quality

improvement.

• Periodically may be required to function as a charge pharmacist.

• Demonstrates support for the mission values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are

consistent wit the CCMC standards.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Education Required: BS degree in Pharmacy required.

• Experience Required: Hospital pharmacy experience required.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• Experience Preferred: Pharmacy residency or other advanced training preferred.

License and/or Certification Required:

• Connecticut Pharmacy license required.