Pediatric Pharmacist job opportunity at Fairview.

Bachelor's (B.A.)

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Of America

Minneapolis, M..........United States Of America

Provide #pharmaceutical care to hospital patients as a member of the pediatric pharmacist team __ Review new medication orders for appropriateness of therapy: including patient assessment, identification and documentation of drug therapy problems and resolutions, review of appropriateness of therapy and follow-up and discharge counseling for selected patients __ Monitor patients on an ongoing basis and adjust medications and doses after consulting with the prescriber __ Provide interpretation and problem solving of physician’s orders, checking for formulary status, appropriate drug selection, dose and dosage form, drug-drug interactions, drug-nutrient interactions, drug duplication, potential for adverse events, appropriate route of administration, therapeutic substitution, IV to PO conversion, or other formulary or departmental initiatives __ Communicate with physician or nurse to insure prompt clarification on any part of the order in question, and recommend alternatives that are on formulary, if non-formulary medication is prescribed. __ Evaluate therapy for optimal patient outcomes while ensuring medication safety __ Coordinate drug distribution in assigned areas. __ Complete or review entry of medication orders in the pharmacy computer system __ Prepare/dispense medications, sterile products and compound IV admixtures and other extemporaneous orders as requested using good technique and safe practices __ Perform medication storage area inspections as assigned __ Direct and oversee the drug distribution activities of #pharmacy technicians and students __ Provide indirect supervision to technician staff __ Participate in team meetings/discussions with clinical pharmacy specialists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students and #technicians __ Foster an environment of teamwork with other department staff and customers __ Serve as a preceptor for students and/or pharmacy residents on rotation __ Provide training and education to other staff members __ Provide customer service focused team approach to internal and external customers __ Provide drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals. __ Identify customers’ learning needs __ Consult with and educate #customers in an effective manner __ Develop and maintain interdepartmental relationships __ Act as a primary resource for nursing staff on the proper administration of drugs __ Provide training and education to others as necessary __ Remain current with new drug information for patient populations served __ Respond to pediatric code blue emergencies as assigned to assist with drug preparation and information on emergency medications intervening as appropriate to ensure optimal patient outcomes. __ Participate in Medication Safety, ADE, DUE and performance improvement activities __ Complete medication safety and ADE forms when issues are identified __ Complete and follow through on Drug Usage Evaluation (DUE) forms as assigned __ Identify additional opportunities to improve patient care and the performance of the pharmacy department __ Meet all role-related and age specific competencies. __ Comply with all initial and ongoing competencies within the entity and department. __ Complete required learning relevant to the role.