Clinical PHARMACIST SPEC-MEDICAL ICU

Premier Health•Dayton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the System Director, Pharmacy Clinical Services and according to standard procedures, provides clinical pharmaceutical care; coordinates pharmaceutical care with intensive care health care providers, practitioners, and educators to ensure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective medication therapy; optimize medication use through drug order review, therapeutic drug monitoring, participation in high-risk emergencies including resuscitation; supervises support personnel in all work areas assigned; precepts pharmacy residents and pharmacy students; participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities as applicable. The clinical pharmacy specialist provides for staff development activities and the coordination of staff operational activities within medical intensive care; serves as educational and informational resource to physicians, medical residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, nursing staff, patients, and other allied health professionals; assists with planning, organizing, and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs across Premier Health; identifies processes and tools to guide the pharmacy staff in the utilization of the most appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy including drug preparation and procurement, ensuring high quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes. Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values The Premier Health Mission We care. We teach. We innovate. We Serve. The Premier Health Vision To inspire better health. The Premier Health Values Integrity Compassion Authenticity Respect Excellence

Requirements

B.S.Pharm from an accredited college of pharmacy is required
PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy
Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date
Board-Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCCCP) or completed within the timelines defined by BPS to sit for examination
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 90 days of employment start date
1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required -or- Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring -or- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring
Fluent in the use of drug information resources
Ability to evaluate primary medical literature and develop evidence-based recommendations for treatment regimens
Ability to perform Medication Use Evaluations (MUE) and submit recommendations for change within the health system
Ability to provide pharmacokinetic and weight-based dosing
Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem- solving skills
Ability to read and write printed material in English
Ability to effectively perform patient interviews and medication counseling
Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform well within a team
Proficient with bedside aseptic technique
Must be customer-service oriented
Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy
Must be familiar with pharmacy software
Flexibility in scheduling essential

Nice To Haves

PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy
Meets the preceptor criteria as outlined by ASHP
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clinical pharmaceutical care
Coordinates pharmaceutical care with intensive care health care providers, practitioners, and educators
Achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective medication therapy
Optimize medication use through drug order review, therapeutic drug monitoring, participation in high-risk emergencies including resuscitation
Supervises support personnel in all work areas assigned
Precepts pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
Participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities as applicable
Provides for staff development activities and the coordination of staff operational activities within medical intensive care
Serves as educational and informational resource to physicians, medical residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, nursing staff, patients, and other allied health professionals
Assists with planning, organizing, and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs across Premier Health
Identifies processes and tools to guide the pharmacy staff in the utilization of the most appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy including drug preparation and procurement, ensuring high quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes.