Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Infectious Disease - Cincinnati Medical Group

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Infectious Disease - Ambulatory Care The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will optimize drug therapy outcomes by providing high quality, cost-effective health care; influencing prescribing behaviors; identifying, preventing and resolving drug-related problems; and educating health care personnel regarding drug therapy. Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, including but not limited to participating in in-person or telephonic pharmaceutical care clinics, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, participate in consult agreements, and programs to support state-wide initiatives. This role delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. They coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate the care provided by health team members. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives >90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist has received specialized training in their dedicated area of practice and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy in their respective practice area. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will act in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist maintains established departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD
• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing
• Valid state issued ID
• 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Administer non-intravenous medications
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories
• Budgeting & Financial Acumen
• Evaluate employee performance
• Analyzing data or information
• Scheduling
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirement
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
• Subject matter expert for medications in area of practice, 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
• Work in a complex team environment
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management
• Time-management
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency
• Immunization Certified
• 1 year of leadership experience
• EPIC Electronic Health Record

Responsibilities

• Managing OPAT patients; responsibilities include completing a referral note within 48 hours of hospital discharge, monitoring weekly (or 2x weekly) labs, managing side effects, aiding in transitions of care concerns, following clinical progress, and determining plan of care at end of therapy
• Rounds with each RN/MD team to review OPAT list
• Aid in HIV and PrEP counseling and medication management (including prior auths and insurance concerns where needed)
• Aid in TDM for long term antifungals
• Organize and facilitate PGY1 ID rotation for The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health’s Residency Program
• Answer any drug information questions from MDs, RNs, inpatient pharmacists etc.
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and serve as a subject matter expert in area of specialty.
• Patient focused activities may include but are not limited to in-person/telephonic pharmaceutical care clinics or patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, consult agreements and programs to support ministry and/or state-wide initiatives
• Optimize drug therapy outcomes by providing high quality, cost-effective health care
• Influencing prescribing behaviors
• Identifying, preventing and resolving drug-related problems
• Educating health care personnel regarding drug therapy
• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care
• Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care
• Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities
• Coordinate the care provided by health team members
• Participates in clinical programs and initiatives >90% of the time with a consistency in schedule
• Ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy in their respective practice area
• Act in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives
• Perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees