Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department (ED) - West Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist delivers specialized pharmaceutical care to a focused patient population and serves as a subject matter expert in the area of practice. The role participates in clinical programs and initiatives more than 90% of the time on a consistent schedule, and helps ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy. The specialist works with the interdisciplinary care team to assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate treatment effectiveness. Patient-focused activities may include in-person or telephone pharmaceutical care in clinics or patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring, consult agreements, and programs supporting ministry-wide or state-wide initiatives. The specialist complies with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives. The posting describes the position as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in the Emergency Department at West Hospital. It also includes general patient-care and nursing-process language, including patient assessment, care coordination, teaching, and evaluation of care outcomes. The role may involve other job-related duties as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD.
- Current pharmacist license in the state or states where practicing.
- Valid state-issued ID.
- Two years of recent experience in an acute care setting.
- Immunization certification (preferred).
- ACLS certification (preferred).
- Proficient use of all computer hardware and software.
- Skills and abilities include monitoring patient conditions; administering non-intravenous medications; communicating patient conditions and care to medical professionals and families; recording patient medical histories; critical thinking, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, and attention to detail; medication product preparation and hazardous-drug handling; knowledge of pharmacy operating systems, automation, drug databases, and MS Office applications; medication expertise including adverse effects, interactions, dosing, monitoring, and cost; regulatory compliance; SMART goal development; SBAR use; database management, data presentation and interpretation; communication, customer service, coaching and mentoring, organization, stress management, and time management.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced pharmacy degree, Doctor of Pharmacy, master's degree, or residency.
- One year of leadership experience.
- Immunization certification.
- ACLS certification.
- Training in the EPIC Electronic Health Record.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team; analyze assessment data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for care coordination.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
- Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
- Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and serve as a subject matter expert in the specialty area.
- Support patient-focused services such as pharmaceutical care clinics or patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, consult agreements, and ministry- or state-wide initiatives.
- Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate care provided by health team members.
- Comply with applicable federal and state rules, regulations, accrediting standards, and departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
