Staff Pharmacist -LifeSpan Pharmacy chez LifeSpan Pharmacy

LifeSpan Pharmacy, a CarDon & Associates partner, is now seeking a Staff Pharmacist. Must be currently licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state of Indiana.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy or a Masters of Science degree in Pharmacy desirable)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Currently licensed as a registered pharmacist in state of employment

Other Qualifications

• Experience and strong knowledge base in intravenous admixture services and intravenous therapy
• Must be capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy
• Must demonstrate ability to problem solve and supervise technical and other support staff
• Must be flexible with work schedule
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Participates and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dependable in attendance and job performance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

1. I. CLINICAL PHARMACIST DUTIES (45%)

• Adheres to organization policies and procedures
• Reviews, receives/verifies all new patient orders and documents the same on the respective order form
• Assists the physician and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care in the home to ensure safe and effective drug therapy
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs
• Assists the physician and nursing staff in setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy and establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy
• Monitors the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data and other pertinent patient information
• Communicates the results of therapeutic drug monitoring activities to the physician, nursing and other appropriate persons
• Provides consultation and answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient/client record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences
• Identify and implement appropriate formulary substitutions
• Matches appropriate drug therapy with diagnosis to ensure efficacy