CLINICAL PHARMACIST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

About the role

All Independence Health System clinical pharmacists are responsible for the standard operations of Independence Health System Pharmacy’s clinical services program. The goals of the pharmacy clinical services program are to improve clinical effectiveness of all treatment therapies, provide pharmacist support to medical staff during rounds and outside of rounding, and provide management of medication-directed therapies as seen fit by the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review evidence-based guidelines and protocols for the initiation and maintenance of the Pharmacist-Led Medication Reconciliation Initiative.
• Take ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development (including attendance at national conferences and/or other educational opportunities).
• Strive for behavior consistent with Independence Health System’s mission, vision, and values.
• Assure appropriate drug utilization and perform drug utilization review, with a specific focus on therapies utilized in the Emergency Department, including: anticoagulation reversal, appropriate and timely antibiotic administration per indication, and antidotes.
• Participate in collaborative care patient rounding when needed.
• Assure medication safety including properly identifying and completing Medication Error and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting.
• Oversee the pharmacokinetic monitoring program including performance improvements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees which may include, but are not limited to, VTE committee, Medication Safety Committee, Nutrition Support Committee, Emergency Medicine, and various ERAS/Surgical Committee requirements.
• Support the goals of the pharmacy managers and complete various assignments in a self-driven manner.
• Foster a team approach to promote clinical stewardship in the pharmacy and ED 24-7 by using tools and strategies to educate the pharmacy and ED staff, physicians, Nursing, Residents, students, and other ancillary staff.
• Practice core elements of proper Medication Reconciliation and look for opportunities for improvement in the areas of: admission, discharge planning, perioperative services, and transitions of care.
• Establish and maintain protocols and efforts which engage providers, pharmacists, Nurses, and other staff to enhance Medication Reconciliation and arm them with the tools needed to provide efficient and accurate care at all hours of the day.
• Excel in documenting clinical interventions and presenting findings/trends to various committees including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Medication Safety Committee.
• Act as a liaison between staff pharmacists, pharmacy leadership, and emergency and other medical staff.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate with the Pharmacy Management, staff pharmacists, medical staff, nurses, physicians, Informatics, and other key stakeholders at each facility to meet quality and safety metrics to control and prevent future occurrences and maintain an exceptional level of patient care.
• Aid in the development of order sets, Power Plans, and other Protocols to improve Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE).
• Support the initiatives of a teaching pharmacy by promoting the growth and education of pharmacy students on Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE and APPE) either by acting as a Preceptor or aiding others in precepting pharmacy students.
• Educate and assess pharmacist knowledge by compiling and administering competencies as necessary.
• Able to act in the capacity of a staff pharmacist when needed including availability to work daylight, afternoon/evening, and night shifts seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or Pharm-D
• Three (3) years’ experience in an acute care setting of pharmacy or completion of a PGY1 Residency
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of pharmacy practice
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Skills

• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Master of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Data Mining, etc.)
• Experience with development and implementation of drug therapy protocols and Pharmacist-Led Medication Reconciliation programs.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$15,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Schedule

Rotates All Shifts