Cardiac/Heart Failure Clinical Pharmacist- Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of patients. The clinical pharmacist will be expected to implement and maintain clinical rounding services. Complete medication orders and target medication dosing consults for their designated teams. Assist with orienting and training new employees and will provide opportunities for the development, evaluation and advancement of residents and students by serving as a preceptor. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Perform comprehensive patient medication order evaluation, check for problems with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as necessary Assist with pharmacokinetics consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocols Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner set by medication safety pharmacist Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety Develop working relationships with pharmacists, attending physicians, medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care team members Create sustainable rounding schedule to provide clinical pharmacy services to patients as part of the medical team Perform work within specific time frames and adapt positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule Demonstrate sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background Functions as a supervisor of residents, students and co-workers Maintain professional development requirements set by ASHP to be a qualified preceptor Develop and implement quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiency Precepts, evaluates and serves as a mentor to pharmacy learners including PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents and PharmD students Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required
Licensed Pharmacist by North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) required OR eligible to become licensed by NCBOP required
1 year of post-graduate training (i.e. ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Residency) or equivalent clinical experience required
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Interpersonal skills that promote cooperative peer behavior
Knowledge of drugs and how they act and interact
Knowledge of Pharmacy laws (state and national)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner based on team responsibilities that are reflected by peer benchmarking and set by clinical services manager
Punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled; fulfills on-call obligations per prearranged schedule; absenteeism and tardiness are within policy guidelines
Ability to see and read physician orders, medication labels, etc.
Manual dexterity to use computer and typewriter, compound prescriptions and IV admixtures
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and patients

Nice To Haves

Board Certification preferred
PGY2 in an acute care setting or equivalent practice experience or PGY1 Residency plus 3 years of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient medication order evaluation, check for problems with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities
Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols
Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as necessary
Assist with pharmacokinetics consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocols
Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner set by medication safety pharmacist
Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety
Develop working relationships with pharmacists, attending physicians, medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care team members
Create sustainable rounding schedule to provide clinical pharmacy services to patients as part of the medical team
Perform work within specific time frames and adapt positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule
Demonstrate sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background
Functions as a supervisor of residents, students and co-workers
Maintain professional development requirements set by ASHP to be a qualified preceptor
Develop and implement quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiency
Precepts, evaluates and serves as a mentor to pharmacy learners including PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents and PharmD students
Other duties as assigned