Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist IV, Critical Care

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Precepts Pharmacy Residents in accredited Residency Program. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. The critical care clinical pharmacist is an integral member of the multidisciplinary critical care team, providing advanced clinical pharmacy services to critically ill patients. This role actively participates in daily bedside rounds with intensivists, physician residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, ensure patient safety, and improve clinical outcomes. Responds to code blues and other emergencies within the hospital. Precepts IPPE/APPE students and PGY1 pharmacy residents. Works as part of a decentralized care model in the Intensive care unit.

Requirements

PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school
Current registration or Registered Pharmacist
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if required by the entity/department
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) if required by the entity/department
3 years recent relevant experience
Ability to influence physician prescribing at the service-line level.
Demonstrated skills in managing projects and initiatives which have impact at the facility level.
Must meet qualifications to precept Pharmacy Residents in an ASHP accredited Residency Program.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.
Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Nice To Haves

Completed a PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in critical care or have equivalent demonstrated experience in ICU clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy.
Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Precepts Pharmacy Residents in accredited Residency Program.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Actively participates in daily bedside rounds with intensivists, physician residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, ensure patient safety, and improve clinical outcomes.
Responds to code blues and other emergencies within the hospital.
Precepts IPPE/APPE students and PGY1 pharmacy residents.
Works as part of a decentralized care model in the Intensive care unit.
Handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.