Per Diem Acute Care Pharmacist

Role Summary:

The Pharmacist is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy, developing evidence-based care plans, and monitoring patient outcomes to enhance quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmaceutical care tailored to specific patient care areas.


• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, review medication profiles, and ensure safety by checking for drug interactions and contraindications.


• Recommend formulary alternatives based on patient clinical parameters.


• Collaborate with medical staff on drug therapy issues and monitor laboratory results.


• Offer drug information and counseling to healthcare professionals and patients.


• Participate in rounds, calculate dosages, verify orders, and prepare specialized medications using aseptic techniques.


• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.


• Coordinate with healthcare teams to resolve pharmacy service issues and assist in policy revisions.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Doctoral degree preferred). Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, excellent communication, teamwork, and supervision skills are essential. Ability to interpret lab results and perform medication calculations is needed.