Clinical Pharmacist
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary Interprets physician prescriptions and medication
orders. Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical
staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel. Compounds
and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for
patient care by performing the related duties. Reviews
prescriptions and orders issued by physicians or other authorized
prescribers to assure accuracy and determines formulas and
ingredients needed. Compounds medications using standard formulas
and processes, such as weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients.
Monitors all posting onto the patient profiles in order that
accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy,
rational drug therapy and incompatibilities may be realized and
better patient care received. Performs all aspects of patient care
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors. Prepares IV admixtures
and extemporaneous parenteral products under aseptic conditions.
Directs Pharmacy Department personnel engaged in admixing,
packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals. Verifies all
pharmaceuticals prepared and delivered by pharmacy technicians (or
any other appropriate personnel) to locations for (medical cabinet)
storage or immediate administration is safe and effective for
patient use. Answers questions, provides information and
recommendations to physicians, nurses, patients and other
healthcare professionals on the appropriate use of medications,
drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc. Assists in
patient medication evaluation, including utilization review, dosing
evaluation and the appropriate use of medications. Assists in
teaching programs (departmental, medical, nursing, community).
Endorses policies and procedures of the department and of the
hospital. Ensures the maintenance and proper operation of equipment
and supplies in the work areas. Maintains established procedures
concerning quality control, security of controlled substances and
disposal of hazardous waste. Enters data into the computer system
(Pharmacy program), such as appropriate patient information,
prescribed medications and cost, and helps to maintain patient
profiles and charge system. Instructs students and other medical
personnel on matters pertaining to the Pharmacy Department. Reviews
and monitors drug therapy that requires dosing adjustments as
authorized by the physician. Provides pharmaceutical care to all
ages of patients from newborns to the elderly. Understands that
there are dosage variations between newborn, pediatric, adult and
geriatric patients, and knows where to find appropriate
information. Treats patients and their families with respect and
dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic
and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Assists the Pharmacy Manager and Director of Clinical Services and
Pharmacy on special assignments. Responds appropriately to acute
illness situations, specifically in cardiac arrest in the form of
Code Blue circumstances. Supervises at least one to two (1-2)
members of the Pharmacy Department staff on a regular basis (at
least daily). Assists the Pharmacy Director with responsibilities
in accordance with the organizations mission, policy and any
applicable laws. May assist in the hiring process of pharmacy
personnel, including interviews, training, planning, assigning and
directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Demonstrates ability to read, analyze and interpret
pharmacy-related journals. Demonstrates ability to respond to
common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies
or members of the hospital staff. Demonstrates ability to write
articles for publication and ability to effectively present
information to management, medical staff, hospital staff and public
groups. Demonstrates ability apply necessary advanced mathematical
concepts, such as exponents and logarithms. Demonstrates ability to
apply mathematical operations to such tasks as dosage calculations,
formulation of pharmaceutical preparations and data analysis.
Demonstrates ability to define problems, collect data, establish
facts and draw valid conclusions. Demonstrates ability to interpret
an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with
several abstract variables. Education Requirements: Doctorate of
Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
Graduated from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Current Pharmacist
certification or licensure in the State of Nebraska. Education in
all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population
obtained either in school education or subsequent training. BLS and
ACLS certifications must be maintained. Renew or obtain BLS
certification within 3 months of hire Renew or obtain ACLS
certification within 6 months of hire
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