Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Med Rec

HCA•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Med Rec HCA Florida North Florida Hospital We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Med Rec for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! The advanced clinical pharmacist shall practice the profession of pharmacy with the utmost code of ethics demonstrating the organization's mission and values. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective selection and utilization of medications for the patients in which they serve. The clinical pharmacist uses advanced knowledge, skills, and professional judgment in all aspects of his or her work. The clinical pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing medication therapy within an interdisciplinary rounding team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Adherence to all regulatory and medication safety guidelines are at the forefront of all actions and decisions made within the care process. The clinical pharmacist will work directly with the certified pharmacy technician to review home medication lists to provide a streamlined medication reconciliation transition into the hospital. Cost-effective utilization of medications will be reviewed and drafted as part of the inpatient admission medication list and discharge medication list by the pharmacist. As needed, the pharmacist will provide recommendations and/or literature to prescribers supporting the use of formulary agent, as well as, education to clinicians and patients regarding medication management. HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women's health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Med Rec opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

B.S. or PharmD. Degree in Pharmacy Required
Maintains current pharmacist licensure Required
National Provider Identifier (NPI) Required

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited residency program Preferred
3-5 years hospital pharmacy experience with supervisory experience Preferred
(PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency Preferred
(PGY2) Specialized Residency in area of specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in managing patient-centered medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
Ensures medication history and reconciliation is completed according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
Continuously works with the pharmacy services team and interdisciplinary care team to improve medication history and reconciliation processes.
Provides training for and assures the continued competency of those involved in completing medication history and reconciliation
Meets with the certified pharmacy technicians regularly to provide leadership and to share best practices to improve patient medication history safety, and provides coaching as needed to enhance individual performance.
Identifies and resolves drug related problems
Verifies each medication documented by the Certified Pharmacy Technician/Medication History Technician in the electronic healthcare record and clarifies questions with the technician and patient as needed.
Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Communicates with providers to reconcile the admission medication history taking into consideration equivalent formulary alternatives, and drafts the admission medication list for the provider.
Documents interventions in the electronic health record and in CPW/VigiLanz, and cosigns technician notes in the electronic health record.
Reconciles discharge medications, provides recommendations to the provider as necessary, and drafts the discharge medication list for the provider
Performs discharge counseling for patients at risk of readmission for patients and their caregivers managing medications in the home or equivalent setting
Ascertains need for language assistance and obtains interpreter as necessary.
Provides verbal and written medication education to enhance patient understanding.
Identifies and works to resolve drug-related problems that may affect patient adherence.
Analyzes data to demonstrate the success of the pharmacy led medication reconciliation safety program
Monitors key metrics to ensure program performance, including but not limited to, number of medication histories completed by each technician, technician time documented to complete the medication history, and undocumented time between patients to ensure that productivity is met.
Documents good catches and medication events.
Self-evaluates time spent outside of direct patient care activities, maximizing worked hours to those spent on direct patient care.
Assesses provider and nursing satisfaction for continuous performance improvement.
Precepts pharmacy students and PGY1/2 residents
Provides education and training to pharmacy technician, pharmacist staff and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Verifies Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) orders for accuracy and appropriateness. Intervenes when orders are unclear or potentially unsafe or inappropriate.
Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles. Troubleshoots/clarifies medication orders.
Prepares and dispenses medications safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions,
Participates in all drug therapy management protocols including, but not limited to, pharmacokinetics, renal dose adjustments, warfarin dosing, and IV to oral.
Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately.
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational medication therapy selection.
Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff
Utilizes Vigilanz/CPW and acts on alerts/activations promptly, and when warranted, alerts are discussed with a physician.
Documents all required double checks
Participates in the quality improvement and medication-use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff.
Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel.
Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
Completes daily unit medication inspections. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications. Identifies and remedies unsafe medication security issues
Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.
Maintains current pharmacist licensure, and maintains competence required for current job title/position.
Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy.
Performs work within specified time frames. Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule
Provides courteous, cooperative service to patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates good oral and written communication
Works cooperatively with all staff. Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner
Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background.
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information. Complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.
Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.
Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety
Understands and meets customers' needs and expectations. The patient and family members always come first.
Attends meetings and participates in committees as required with manager approval. Meetings/committees should be minimized to maintain focus on direct patient care duties in this role.
Work with automated systems, such as automated dispensing system Pyxis ES/Meditech access and privileges.
Develops, participates in, and leads targeted programs and medication use evaluations to improve outcomes while being cost-effective
Plays an active role in supporting facility, state, federal regulatory and accreditation (e.g. TJC, AHA Stroke Accreditation) activities and initiatives
Practices and adheares to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement"
Performs other related functions as assigned

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.