Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Southside Regional Medical Center

Mercyhealth • Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Rotating Shifts (United States of America) Bon Secours About us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Southside Regional Medical Center Job Summary: 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. Essential Functions: 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 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.

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)
• 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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