OVERVIEW:All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services, we provide. SUMMARY OF JOB: * Conduct comprehensive and targeted medication reviews daily to assess appropriateness, optimize therapy, and improve patient outcomes. Perform medication reconciliation at admission, transfer, and discharge to ensure accuracy, prevent discrepancies, and reduce adverse drug events.
Provide patient-centered counseling and education on new and existing medications, using teach-back methods to confirm understanding.
Collaborate with physicians, mid-level practitioners, interdisciplinary teams, and caregivers to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated medication use at the point of discharge. Identify unnecessary or inappropriate therapies and recommend initiation or discontinuation of medications prior to discharge using EMR during rounds.
Participate in Falls Review Committee (data collection, analytics).
Participate in reviewing and analyzing reports related to adverse drug reactions (ADR reporting) and medication errors.
Contribute to quality improvement by monitoring metrics (Quality Indicators) such as readmissions, ED visits, length of stay, medication-related problems, and patient satisfaction.
Collect and analyze key metrics (i.e., leapfrog) for identifying unintentional medication reconciliation discrepancies by comparing the gold standard medication history with admission and discharge orders to detect and resolve differences in medication dose, route, or frequency.
Participate in departmental needs including staffing support (order entry, IV room), special projects (DUE), and initiatives aligned with organizational competencies and patient population needs.
Responsible to actively coordinate, on a day-to-day basis, the provision of high quality, comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the patients of the Holy Redeemer Health System (HRHS), in compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards. This includes drug distribution function, as well as clinical (cognitive) activities plus educational functions, all provided under the auspices of the HRHS Mission and Values. All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services, we provide.RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:Prior experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare system preferred.Ability to work rotating day & evening shifts, including weekends and holidays.Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency desirable but not required.LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with an entry-level pharmacy degree (B.Sc. or Pharm.D.).Pennsylvania pharmacist licensure in good standing (or eligibility for licensure).One hour of annual stroke education.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.
