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Job Details The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient. Job Description Essential Functions * Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. * Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies * Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH * Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services * Trains pharmacy technicians, residents, students, interns and new pharmacists as assigned. * Precepts student pharmacists AND residents as assigned. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): * Knowledge of and ability to apply pharmacokinetic principles for monitoring and dosing medications * Monitor patient response to medications and provide recommendations on management if appropriate * Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adverse drug reactions in the electronic event reporting system * Provide quality patient care in accordance with standards of practice, demonstrating high level expertise, competency, knowledge and skills * Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee. * Provide evidence-based recommendations to support patient care Education: Doctor of Pharmacy AND Experience: * Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Specialty Residency; OR Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency PLUS 2 years of relevant experience; OR Completion of no residency PLUS 5 years of relevant experience Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: * Pharmacist License in the State of Pennsylvania Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

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