ICU Clinical Pharmacist-Pharmacy

Kettering Health • Dayton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Clinical Pharmacist works in a multidisciplinary environment alongside medical residents, attending physicians, nurses and auxiliary medical staff in the Intensive Care Units. The position provides pharmacotherapy services, executes medication profile review, responds to drug information questions, completes order verification, and provides didactic teaching of both pharmacy and medical learners. The individual shares the responsibility for patient care outcomes, not just by providing basic dispensing functions and drug information services, but by solving patient- and drug-related problems and by making decisions regarding drug prescribing, monitoring, and drug regimen adjustments. The person works closely with other members of the Department of Pharmacy to address any needs that might arise. Active participation on various hospital committees is also expected. Willingness to precept advanced practice pharmacy students and PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residents (if facility is a PGY1 practice site) is required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
• PGY2 in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care OR 3 years of pharmacist experience in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care
• Licensed as Pharmacist in the State of Ohio
• BLS and ALS Required
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency OR Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification with pharmacist experience in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care
• Strong therapeutic knowledge of a variety of both acute and chronic disease states including but not limited to: Cardiovascular disorders, post-cardiac surgery, glucose management, hyperglycemia emergencies, cirrhosis, pulmonary disorders, GI bleeding, hepatorenal syndrome, HIT, coagulopathy, Intraabdominal infections, pneumonia, sepsis, intracranial hemorrhage, nutrition support (TPN/PPN) and fluids, refeeding syndrome, oncologic emergencies, acid-base abnormalities, acute renal injury, electrolyte abnormalities, pain/agitation/delirium, trauma, TTM, stroke, status epilepticus, subarachnoid hemorrhage, TBI, infectious diseases, alcohol withdrawal, ARDS, shock, and medication safety.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacokinetics for vancomycin and aminoglycoside dose initiation and management
• Strong patient interviewing skills for transitions of care coordination and medication reconciliation
• Ability to conduct research and perform literature evaluation
• Precepting skills for pharmacy students and residents
• Ability to develop and deliver effective interprofessional education
• Strong oral, written, and presentational skills
• Ability to work in emergency and/or crisis situations
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal and interprofessional relationships
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to schedule and workload changes
• Professional presentation and demeanor
• Collaboration skills to co-manage patient care with various other health care disciplines
• Continue staffing requirements for weekends & Holiday rotations as currently outlined

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical and pharmacotherapy services in the Intensive Care Units
• Clarify, monitor, and evaluate prescribed therapies to promote optimal drug use and evidence-based practices.
• Identify and compile metrics and meaningful clinical outcomes to show impact of services
• Attend multidisciplinary rounds
• Serve as medication information resource for caregivers, patients and families
• Lead didactic sessions on ICU topics with medical residents and students upon request
• Precept pharmacy students and PGY1 residents on rotation(s) which includes prioritizing and managing work assignments
• Attend and participate in Code Blue situations on assigned units
• Committee participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level