Clinical Pharmacist

The Clinical Pharmacist oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens. Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration. Ensures patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens are designed, recommended, monitored, and evaluated based on relevant literature.

Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions daily. Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable. Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting events through appropriate channels.

Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system. Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process, assisting with non-formulary and investigational medications. Practices in compliance with organization policies, procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.

Prepares, dispenses, and oversees proper storage and handling of medications per best practices and regulations. Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners. Mentors, orients, trains, and directs pharmacy support team members to ensure safe workflows and regulatory compliance.