
Clinical Pharmacist - PRN - Lenexa City Center
Job description
Our promise to you: Joining Advent. Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent. Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: PRN Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America) Address: 16950 W 86TH ST City: LENEXA State: Kansas Postal Code: 66219 Job Description: Clinical Pharmacist II – PRN Location: Advent.
Health Lenexa City Center Schedule: PRN | Job Summary The Clinical Pharmacist supports the mission of the department, hospital, and health system by preventing, identifying, and resolving medication-related issues to promote patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, and optimize resource utilization.
This position provides comprehensive pharmacy services in both centralized and decentralized practice settings and performs all functions of a licensed pharmacist, including medication order review, dispensing, clinical consultation, patient education, and supervision of pharmacy personnel. The Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based medication therapy and supports quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence initiatives.
Essential Functions
Reviews, verifies, interprets, and processes medication orders to ensure safe, accurate, and appropriate medication therapy. Assesses patient-specific factors including age, diagnosis, laboratory results, allergies, medication history, and clinical status to optimize medication management. Identifies, prevents, and resolves medication-related problems, adverse drug events, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and medication errors.
Provides pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and medication management consultations. Compounds, prepares, dispenses, and verifies medications in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and optimize medication treatment plans.
Provides patient, family, and caregiver education regarding medication therapies, administration, side effects, and safe medication practices. Supports transitions of care activities from admission through discharge and follow-up. Participates in antimicrobial stewardship, medication surveillance, formulary management, and restricted medication programs.
Serves as a drug information resource for healthcare providers, patients, and pharmacy team members. Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates pharmacy technicians, interns, students, residents, and other pharmacy personnel. Utilizes electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, automation technology, and clinical decision support tools to promote safe and efficient medication use.
Identifies, documents, reports, and participates in the resolution of medication safety events, adverse drug reactions, and medication variances. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, regulatory compliance efforts, and accreditation readiness programs. Monitors departmental performance metrics, including clinical interventions, medication safety outcomes, and cost-saving initiatives.
Contributes to professional advancement through committee participation, research activities, specialty practice development, continuing education, and scholarly activities. Assists with daily pharmacy operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities. Knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety practices, and evidence-based clinical guidelines. Ability to interpret and apply medication-related information, clinical data, and laboratory results.
Ability to analyze complex clinical situations and make sound therapeutic recommendations. Knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and professional practice requirements. Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Proficiency with electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, and medication automation technologies.
Ability to provide medication education and counseling to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop pharmacy staff and learners. Ability to read, understand, and interpret written instructions, policies, procedures, and professional literature.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately. Proficiency with computer applications, keyboarding, and pharmacy-related technology systems. Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and advancement of pharmacy practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred. Field of Study Pharmacy. Work Experience Hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Minimum of one year of hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred. Licenses and Certifications Licensed Pharmacist (RPh) required. Additional licensure, certification, or credentialing requirements may apply based on specialty area, department, or state of employment.
Additional Information Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please refer to applicable credentialing requirements for additional information. Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.
com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $51.12 - $95.09 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.