Clinical Pharmacist
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary SUMMARY: The Department of Pharmacy has the
responsibility for the implementation and coordination of drug
control in the process of providing pharmaceutical care for
patients of all ages within the Medical Center. The Clinical
Pharmacist has the direct responsibility for the provision of
quality and timely care to the patients of the Medical Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: *Commits to the
mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core
values. *Utilizes and maintains patient profiles; monitors drug
therapy for efficacy, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions,
contraindications, allergies, sensitivities, and cost; practices in
a proactive, self-directed manner. *Ensures that medications and
combinations of medications dispensed constitute rational drug
therapy; if questions arise regarding the rational nature of drug
therapy, the Staff Pharmacist shall contact the appropriate health
professional(s) in the course of patient care. *Participates in
Pharmacy Department and Medical Center programs which evaluate the
use of pharmaceuticals in the course of patient care. *Encourages
prescribers and other health professionals to use the Medical
Center formulary; maintains control of the formulary system by
contacting prescribers and other health professionals when a
non-formulary drug is ordered and suggests appropriate formulary
alternatives. *Performs discharge medication teaching for patients
receiving discharge medications from the Medical Center pharmacies
and/or upon request. *Performs pharmacokinetic dosage calculations
and evaluations as determined by the therapeutic needs of the
patient. *Participates in Pharmacy Department and Medical Center
quality assessment and improvement programs as requested. *Assists
in the orientation, training, and assessment of Department
personnel. *Participates in Pharmacy Department assisted
investigational drug studies to ensure appropriate dispensing and
required maintenance of research records. *Is accountable for the
timely, safe, and accurate distribution of medications, including
the frequent use of professional judgment with regard to medication
acquisition, storage, packaging, distribution, and use. *Is
accountable for the transcription and evaluation of physician
medication orders, preparation of patient specific unit dose
medications, preparation of sterile admixture solutions,
extemporaneous compounding, controlled substance distribution, and
outpatient medication preparation / dispensing. *Ensures the
quality of pharmaceuticals within the Medical Center by performing
assigned patient care area inspections and removing from the
assigned areas recalled, defective, expired, or inappropriately
stored pharmaceuticals. *Clinically supervises pharmacy technicians
throughout their shift to ensure the completion of assigned tasks;
responsible for the tasks completed by the pharmacy technician.
*Adheres to safety and security procedures to promote a safe and
secure environment. *Compounds and dispenses medication orders
accurately using proper labeling and documentation according to
Pharmacy policies and procedures, State law and Federal law. *Uses
available reference sources to respond to drug information requests
and as appropriate refer questions to health professionals with a
more extensive experience with the particular request. *Reports and
documents medication variances. *Provides accurate drug information
regarding drug therapy indications, dosage, administration, adverse
effects, interactions, IV compatibility and formulary
recommendations to physicians, nurses, patients, and *Prioritizes
workload and clinical interventions and assists Department and
Medical Center staff as needed to ensure that optimal patient care
is provided. *Participates in Pharmacy Department education and
training programs as requested. *Attends all mandatory Medical
Center inservices and meetings; attends Department staff meetings
as schedules permit. QUALIFICATIONS: Entry-level degree (B.S.,
Pharm.D.) from a college of pharmacy required. Completion of a
hospital pharmacy residency accredited by the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists preferred. Pharmacist licensure in the
State of Nebraska required.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Lincoln , Clinical Pharmacist, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
