Job Description

Pharmacist Clinical (PRN)
 

About Northwest Health

Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in America—a perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm.  If you aren’t local and haven’t already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live.

 

Job Summary 

The Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for optimizing medication therapy, enhancing patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. This role involves direct patient care in a hospital setting, requiring strong clinical skills and a commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical practice. 

Essential Functions

Medication Management: Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, assess patient medication regimens, and recommend adjustments based on clinical guidelines and individual patient needs. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized medication therapy plans. Patient Education: Provide counseling to patients and their families regarding medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies, ensuring they understand their treatment plans. Clinical Protocols: Participate in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care. Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor patient outcomes, evaluate the effectiveness of therapy, and adjust medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy. Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record. Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence. Professional Development: Stay current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participate in ongoing education and training activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Other Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required and Other Pharmacy residency training (PGY1 or PGY2) preferred Post-graduate Year One Pharmacy Residency preferred or Equivalent hospital experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to address issues in a tactful and timely manner with all customer groups Concentration and attention to detail - often under time pressures Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high clinical quality and business appropriateness. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is able to manage multiple projects. Mature, credible, reliable, tolerant, and determined. Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view. Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. Team-player with the ability to persuade and sell ideas and concepts.

Licenses and Certifications

RPH - Registered Pharmacist Current State Pharmacist Licensure required and BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialty preferred

 

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To apply, please email katelyne_nwakanma@chs.net