Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Cardiology
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Acute Care, to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in patient care. We seek someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values continuous learning, and is eager to contribute to innovative medication management practices. If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and possess strong clinical judgment, we want you on our team. Join us in our mission to provide top-notch healthcare and be a part of a supportive and forward-thinking organization.
Requirements
- Pharmacist licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
- Experience in hospital pharmacy or the completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Residency.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Residency program.
- Advanced certification such as BCACP, BCOP, BCPS, BCCCP, CSP, or BCPPS or other relevant pharmacy board certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Participate in regular rounds to patient care areas to assist with issues of medication usage.
- Complete daily medication use evaluations for the patients on assigned team/area.
- Provide appropriate patient specific medication recommendations that ensure safety, efficacy, and cost effectiveness.
- Demonstrate ability to review and verify medication orders to assure appropriateness utilizing clinical information in the electronic medical record.
- Prioritizes medication orders based on the acuity and order status (i.e. STAT, NOW, routine).
- Assist in the education and training of pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and residents.
- Initiate and assist in protocol development and implementation in specialty practice areas to optimize medication utilization to improve patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary committee meetings, research, drug utilization reviews, medication class reviews, formulary medication requests, staff education, presentations, and in-services as requested or needed by the department or hospital.
- Serve as a resource for the pharmacy team, nursing, and prescribers for questions/issues related to pharmacotherapy; analyze literature to support usage and contact prescribers as needed.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
