Clinical Operational Pharmacist

Overview

Responsibilities

Ensures appropriate, safe, effective, and efficient use of medications through the application of pharmaceutical principles in order to provide optimal patient outcomes. Consults with physicians and professional staff, monitors and evaluates drug therapy, and suggests alternate therapy as appropriate. Promotes understanding of drug therapy and disease state management by providing education to health care professionals, patients, and the public.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Working knowledge of drug therapy and disease state management

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

Current licensure (or licensure eligibility) by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ALBoP)*

Parenteral licensure/eligibility*

*Permanent licenses will be required within 6 months of placement into position

Desired Qualifications:

ASHP residency or fellowship

Working knowledge of applicable pharmacy operations and procedures

Working knowledge of practice in specialty care areas

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

Board certification

Preceptorship