Clinical Pharmacist - St. Francis Medical Center

Mercyhealth • Midlothian, VA

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50-90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

Requirements

• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required).
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required).
• Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required).
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required).

Nice To Haves

• Valid state issued ID (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred).
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred).
• Immunization Certified (preferred).
• Advanced pharmacy degree - Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred).
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention.
• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes.
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability.
• Engage in and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources.
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs.
• Identify, document and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes.
• Perform medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance.
• Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree