Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department Evening Shift 7 on/ 7 off

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

31d

About The Position

The clinical pharmacist, under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, will practice the profession of pharmacy in this state with all the rights and privileges of a Registered Pharmacist and will adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the Alabama Board of State Pharmacy. The clinical pharmacist will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary patient rounds, evaluate and optimize patient medication therapy, monitor and recommend appropriate antimicrobial therapy, calculate and monitor TPN therapy, pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dose adjustments, and other clinical pharmacy activities as needed.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, including continuing education as required for current controlled substance permit and certified or willing to obtain certification as a parenteral pharmacist
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare providers
Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel
Follows Southeast Health safety guidelines for self, patients, visitor, and employees
Follows Southeast Health infection prevention policies
Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict
Demonstrates assertiveness techniques in communications
Practices effective stress reduction techniques
Seeks resources for direction when necessary
Demonstrates responsibility for education requirements as evidenced by: Completing all annually required in-service programs, attending non-required educational programs relative to patient care responsibilities as available, and completing annual competency evaluation requirements
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to provide age-specific care when giving pharmaceutical supplies or services
Demonstrates behavior to uphold the Mission, fulfill the Vision, and live the Values (Service, Excellence, Respect, Value, and Enthusiasm) of Southeast Health
Demonstrates the standards of performance as outline in the Employee Performance Standard handbook regarding: Attitude. Appearance, Communication, Call Lights, Commitment to Co-workers, Patient Waiting, Elevator Etiquette, Privacy, Safety Awareness, Sense of Ownership
Takes pride in the workplace as demonstrated by keeping area neat and tidy, helping others to meet customer needs, and being positive about the work group
Works actively and cooperatively with co-workers as a team
Recognizes and employs team efforts to achieve departmental/organizational goals
Encourage and promotes positive behaviors in coworkers
Adhere to established Attendance and Punctuality policy
Responds with patient and no-patient emergencies according to Southeast Health policies and procedures, as well as job requirements
Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs
Personal issues and family situations do not interfere with job attendance or performance
Participates willingly in orientation of new employees, student, interns, externs and volunteers
Answers the telephone in all areas of pharmacy promptly and in a courteous manner by identifying self and department
Adjust effectively to work at their new structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Consistently maintains high levels of activity or productivity
Maintains presence in the pharmacy for legal security or informational purposes while the support personnel have to be out

Nice To Haves

PG1 residency or equivalent experience desired, but not required
Board certification desired, but not required
Experience in hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary patient rounds
Optimize patient medication therapy
Calculate and monitor TPN therapy
Recommend appropriate antimicrobial therapy as per literature, cultural and sensitivity data
Creatinine Clearance Monitoring-Adjustments – recommends dosage adjustments for patients with renal dysfunctions
Pharmacokinetic dosing
Monitors patient therapy for therapeutic duplications and drug interactions
Recommends dosage adjustments based on clinical information/trials or alternative therapy
Researches and evaluates new drug therapies in relation to cost and effectiveness
Develops protocols for drug use as needed
Performs staff pharmacist duties when needed
Adheres to the standards of the Southeast Health Compliance Plan
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for maintaining quality care and work performance by attendance at departmental meetings and other team meetings as assigned
Participates in team/department quality improvement activities
Accepts accountability for own work and team outcomes when appropriate
Reports promptly any or unusual situations
Demonstrates leadership skills
Sets high standards of performance for self and others
self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the computer system
Performs all the necessary computer operations to ensure proper documentation of patient medication on the patient medication profile
Interprets physicians’ orders for completeness and accuracy. This includes following up if there is an incomplete order
Documents interventions with in EMR
Checks all IV preparations and medication fills to insure correctness of product dispensed
Able to perform basic function of the IV room.
Able to perform basic function of the Unit Dose Technicians
Performs, checks, and replaces medication to the crash carts and Acudose dispensing machines along with proper documentation required when called upon
Recommends cost savings alternatives when appropriate
Maintains the formulary
Recommends switching patients from IV to PO therapy when appropriate
Maintains clinical interventions and cost savings data
Reports cost savings information
Demonstrates effective time management techniques
Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies
Completes assignments within specified time period or specified shift
Knowledgeable about maintaining adequate inventory of all required medication and supplies
Acts as a resource to other areas and or groups as requested, such as nursing, medical staff, hospital department or community groups