HIV Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacist Injectable Services, Full Time, First

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring for a Full Time HIV Clinical Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. Under the supervision of Pharmacy leadership, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) provides specialized clinical pharmacy services to patients receiving care under the medical direction of a general or specialty department, division, or service, regardless of the physical location of the patient within the health system. The CPS coordinates these clinical services with other health care practitioners and patients through direct and indirect patient care activities, education, and project management/research within the specialty area. The CPS also collaborates with other members of pharmacy and interprofessional teams to resolve problems related to drug distribution. The CPS works to achieve desired patient-centered outcomes through supporting the provision of safe, cost-effective, evidence-based medication therapy.

Requirements

Pharmacy (PharmD).
Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Ohio.
Pharmacist Immunization Training is required for Ambulatory Care Pharmacists only.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BSL) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as applicable to the applied position.
0 - 6 Months equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency
ASHP accredited PGY2 Residency and/or fellowship in area of study.
Board of Pharmaceutical specialties certification preferred for specialty area of practice.
Completion of an ASHP-Accredited Pharmacy residency or an equivalent amount of training or experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate drug therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, adherence, and affordability.
Clarify pharmacotherapy plans and orders with the prescriber, document any changes in patient and pharmacy records, and inform others of medication order changes.
Monitor and adjust drug therapy for covered patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes through patient assessment, including identifying and prioritizing patient problems and medication-related needs.
Develop/initiate therapeutic plans and address medication-related problems through written and/or verbal consultation with the interdisciplinary team and/or through collaborative practice agreements/consults, where appropriate.
Provide education and counseling to patients and/or caregivers regarding their medication(s), when appropriate.
Participate on rapid response and medical emergency response teams as appropriate for their clinical area.
Participate in drug distribution activities during periods of staffing shortages or as scheduled to maintain continuity of departmental services.
Demonstrate thorough familiarity with and appropriate adherence to the hospital's formulary and all pharmacy department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate sound verbal and nonverbal communication skills with patients and other healthcare practitioners.
Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, pathophysiology, and the clinical signs, symptoms, and natural history of diseases and/or disorders in specialty practice area.
Locate, evaluate, interpret, and assimilate scientific/clinical evidence and other relevant information from the biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral literature.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop order sets, protocols, guidelines, or clinical pathways to promote best practices, continuous quality improvement, and clinical effectiveness in area(s) of expertise.
Participate in medication usage evaluations (MUE) and continuous quality improvement activities, including, but not limited to, reporting medication-related incidents and adverse drug events/reactions.
Document clinical pharmacy activities, interventions, and outcomes to validate services and support clinical and departmental dashboards.
Exhibit leadership in the participation and development of new clinical services that improve the quality and cost of patient care provided.
Resolve problems related to drug distribution as identified and/or referred from pharmacy management, nurses, decentralized support personnel, and quarterly nursing unit reviews.