Clinical Pharmacist PRN - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

48d

About The Position

Clinical Pharmacist – St. Mary's Hospital Job Summary: 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. Essential Functions: Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population 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 Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
• Valid state issued ID (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)
• Relationship building
• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
• Advanced knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Utilize SBAR format
• Provide medication education
• Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management
• Relationship building
• Training

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred)
• Immunization Certified (preferred)
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population
• 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
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees