Pharmacist II - Per Diem

"Position Summary

This position reports to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations. The Pharmacist II must have a Pharmacy degree from an accredited Pharmacy School and be licensed in the State they practice. Serve as an active member of the pharmacy team. Assist with development of clinical programs, clinical monitoring, medication reconciliation, formulary management, cost containment programs, and improved pharmacoeconomic outcomes. Build and enhance professional relationships with all departments, staff, and patients.

Communicate effectively to promote clinical initiatives, provide patient care and education, and promote pharmacy initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages: from infancy through geriatric. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of the hospital.

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost‑effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, and national guidelines.
• Assists with the development of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and clinical pathways as approved by appropriate committees.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for allergies, contraindications, drug‑drug interactions, drug‑food interactions, drug‑laboratory test interactions, adverse drug reactions, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications.
• Coordinates the selection and safe use of alternative medications in response to medication shortages.
• Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost‑effective medication use issues in collaboration with the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (P&T).
• Serves as a subject‑matter expert for the committee.
• Prepares and presents drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reaction reports, and pharmacy interventions summary to P&T.
• Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts.
• Reads and evaluates the medical literature for studies supporting the pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic programs.
• Provides training and education to pharmacy team regarding pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic initiatives.
• Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current programs.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff.
• Ensures productive, collaborative relationships with staff members and within the community.
• Participates in community education programs as available (e.g., diabetes classes, health fairs, smoking cessation).
• Contributes to the advancement of the profession through presentations at local, state, and national meetings.
• Supports the Antimicrobial Stewardship program.
• Participates in quality improvement activities of the department, with a strong focus on clinical activities.
• Prepares reports on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic activities, including financial impact.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in‑services, and quality improvement programs.
• Maintains all required training and education per department requirements (e.g., Health Stream, Continuing Education).
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

• Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed.
• Maintains safety, integrity, professionalism of pharmacy at all times.
• Performs special projects as requested.
• Wears hospital badge identification while on duty.
• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean; is conscientious in regard to personal hygiene.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Assures confidentiality of patient records.
• Maintains a good working…