Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Clinical Pharmacist reports to the Director of Pharmacy. This position is responsible for reviewing medication orders, filling orders for medications, and monitoring patient drug therapies. This position provides drug information to interdisciplinary team members patients, as required. This position will oversee day-to-day operations of the department including overseeing support personnel. This position will serve as back up to the director, as required.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Review medication orders to ensure accuracy
• Monitor patient drug regimens and partner with interdisciplinary team members to optimize care
• Supervise and provide guidance to pharmacy support personnel and students
• Perform medication history with patient, educate patient on proper use of medication and potential adverse effects, and prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals to patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary committee meetings, as assigned
• Ensure records maintained as required by state and federal law

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy
• Licensure and Certifications: Licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Arkansas
• Experience: Previous experience in an acute care pharmacy setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.