Staff Pharmacist
Core
Verifying appropriateness of doses, identifying drug therapy problems, and preparing medications for pediatric patients in an acute care setting.
Role type
Staff Pharmacist (Acute Care)
Builds
Patient medication regimens and therapeutic interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Pharmacy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pediatric dosing calculations, drug interaction identification, medication preparation, drug utilization review, patient education, inventory management
Preferred skills
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Technologies
Pharmacy management systems, wholesaler ordering platforms
Responsibilities
Verify appropriateness of doses based on diagnosis, weight, age, and body surface area; Identify and intervene in drug therapy problems such as allergies and adverse reactions; Evaluate need for non-formulary drugs; Process orders efficiently and establish priorities; Monitor patients to assure optimal therapeutic outcomes; Participate in education and training of patients, technicians, and students; Perform drug information activities and assist in drug utilization review; Coordinate loan/borrow processes, recalls, and annual departmental inventory.