Pharmacist - PRNBeachwood, Ohio

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2021!

UH Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture between University Hospitals and Kindred Healthcare, bringing together the expertise of both world-class organizations. Our goal is to restore lives, helping patients regain their independence so they can return home. Our 50-bed, state-of-the-art acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced a variety of conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Verifies physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitors and evaluates the six critical processes of medication management; determines risk points and is an active participant with physicians and clinical staff in continuous quality and performance improvement.
• Verifies and approves the work of Pharmacy Technician(s).
• Responsible for the management and utilization of the computerized pharmacy system.
• Orders and stores medications, keeping them safe and effective.
• Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness and promotes/ evaluates rational drug therapy that improves pharmaceutical care. Performs anticoagulant monitoring.
• Provides drug information to nurses, physicians, and other pharmacists to ensure current information on drug therapy.
• Provides specialized services to assist nursing and patients manage conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc.
• Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure in order to maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• BS Pharm or Pharm D degree required, accredited clinical residency preferred.
• Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy.
• Three or more years’ experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.