Pharmacist Staff/OnCall/UKHC - Pediatric Satellite
- Lexington, KY
- Temporary
- Full-time
Shifts may include - Weekdays: 7am - 3:30pm, 9:30am - 6pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 8am;
Weekends: 7am -3:30pm, 11am - 7pm, 7pm-7am.
Job SummaryIn this position the candidate will provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the UK HealthCare Kentucky Children's Hospital. Responsibilities include: reviewing and perfecting medication orders, reviewing drug profiles to ensure appropriateness of therapy and contacting and conferring with physicians and other practitioners to optimize medication therapy. Actively participating in all aspects of the medication reconciliation process and promotion of economically conscientious use of medication. Daily activities may include active participation on patient care rounds, review of patient profiles, and provision of pharmacokinetic evaluation of therapeutic regimens.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesKnowledge of inpatient hospital pharmacy practice; Strong clinical skills; Ability to prioritize.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperienceHospital Experience preferred. Pediatric Pharmacy Experience highly preferred.