Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Recommends appropriate pharmaceutical prescription based on patient parameters and interpretation of current literature, safety, efficacy and cost;
Advises prescribers on patients’ medication therapy;
Assists in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee process for review and evaluation of treatment options;
Maintains accurate medication histories and monitors effect and adverse reactions of all patients;
Participates in multi-disciplinary team activities to provide patient-specific medication information and education when appropriate;
Evaluates information from prescriber or interviews patients and provides education or assistance for the self-administration of take-home or discharge medications;
Assists in problem resolution with the healthcare team;
Directs the work of and instructs pharmacy students, residents, interns and/or pharmacy assistants;
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services such as clinical pharmacy, specialty residencies, workshops, and continuing education programs in the clinical service;
Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of departmental policies;
Participates in the development and documentation of quality assurance indicators such as drug use evaluation;
Develops and presents periodic in-services to healthcare providers;
Participates in pharmacy and hospital committees;
Participates in research studies in the clinical service;
Performs the duties of a Pharmacist 2;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: pharmacology, pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, current medical literature and techniques of critical evaluation, clinical drug usage, patient monitoring techniques, drug blood level analysis and interpretation.
Legal Requirement(s)
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Class Specification History
New Class: September 16, 1998.
Revise class. Revises title (formerly Pharmacist III), class code (formerly 6029), revises definition and distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007; general revision revises typical work, adds knowledge and abilities, and revises minimum qualifications; effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
