ASCP Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where your expertise as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist will make a meaningful impact. This role involves collaborating with fellow pharmacists to compound and dispense medications and IV supplies with precision and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and confirm medication orders using Meditech, ensuring no duplications or errors.
• Provide knowledgeable responses to pharmacy staff, nursing, and physicians by researching medication information through Meditech and other resources.
• Utilize Omni Server reports to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Review physician orders for accuracy and completeness, clarifying with prescribers as necessary and documenting all communications.
• Check for duplicate therapies, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and inappropriate orders.
• Ensure dispensed medications match prescriber orders and operate pharmacy automation systems effectively.
• Perform safety checks including barcode scanning and visual inspections during medication dispensing processes.
• Verify and sign off on Unit Dose repackaging and complete annual IV Room competency assessments.
• Prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic techniques and maintain chemotherapy documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper documentation in compliance with USP 797 standards.
• Verify narcotic counts, complete related paperwork, and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Receive and document controlled substances accurately.
• Participate actively in selected committees and provide timely drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Assist in pharmacist hiring and precept pharmacy students.
• Support clinical pharmacy coordination to enhance drug therapy management.
• Complete all clinical activities and mandatory annual education requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.

Experience

One year of hospital pharmacy experience or internship is preferred.

Requirements

Must hold or be able to obtain a pharmacist license within 90 days. Active membership in pharmacy organizations is encouraged.

Mental and Physical Demands

This role requires sustained mental concentration and physical activity including standing, walking, sitting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Standard pharmacy environment with exposure to printer, automation, and telephone noise. The position involves meeting deadlines and handling sensitive situations with professionalism.