ClinicalPharmacistPRN

Your job is more than a job. The PRN Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for working with physicians, care managers, and other clinical staff, as part of a medical care team focusing on patient outcomes, while maintaining cost. The Clinical pharmacist provides patients and providers with therapeutic assessments and selected disease management, for assigned practices, working towards improving patient and practice outcomes. The clinical pharmacist also performs other duties consistent with the job classification as required. ADDENDUM to the Job Duties and Qualifications: **_GENERAL DUTIES_** **Assists in the development and monitoring of treatment protocols and procedures:** Assists the Clinical Pharmacy Manger in developing and monitoring clinical pharmacy programs. Assists in implementing and revising programs to assure continued success, consistent operation of clinical services, and improved patient care. Continually problem solving. Attends Core Measures planning groups, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, and related Process Improvement groups within the institution. Regular attends and plans for various groups assigned. Assists in the development and implementation of treatment protocols and procedures, clinical initiatives, and guidelines. Assists in updating departmental policies and procedures as dictated by the clinical practice. Participates in MUE and QA programs. **Drug Knowledge Utilization:** Provides clinical consultation, drug information and clarification to practitioners, nursing staff, patients, and family. Sustains hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols and suggesting appropriate cost effective and therapeutic equivalent alternatives. Is knowledgeable of Louisiana and Federal pharmacy laws and DEA regulations. **Participate in provision of patient-focused services:** Actively participates in the provision of patient-focused clinical therapeutic services. Participates and provides in-s