gablet said:
I've got a novel idea. How about just posting on this thread? We'd all appreciate it! Thanks.
Reprint from a long time ago:
I am a clinical pharmacist in a small 60 bed hospital. I actually do a lot more than that though so my representation may not be accurate to what a fulltime clinical pharmacist does. But, I review charts, make recommendations, answer questions, make myself available, give presentations at medical staff meetings, give input on protocols, dose certain antibiotic regimens and heparin/coumadin regimens,..... In addition to all this, I also review all the orders for the day, check the IV's, and sign off on the med cart fills. All the functions of a regular hospital pharmacist. Busy day.
Several days in the month, I also review about 100 charts in an associated convalescent care center and give recommendations, etc.
Actual fulltime clinical pharmacist positions are very difficult to find. Do not get your hopes up that you will be wheeling and dealing with the doctors when you get out of pharmacy school(despite what your profs will tell you). Unfortunately, these jobs are few and far between because they do not produce any calculable dollars. With hospitals suffering serious budgetary cutbacks and financial crunches, I don't expect many additional positions coming available. That being said, their is still some demand, and if you are set on it, you can usually find something to fit your needs. The good thing about pharmacy is if you don't like one area of work, there is 50 others waiting with open doors.
