Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine

About the role

This job assumes responsibility for the medication management of assigned patients; monitors and evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness based on the patient's health status, institutional criteria /guidelines, and cost efficient measures including medication reconciliation, medication monitoring and patient education; remains integrally involved in the education of Pharmacy and Medical Residents and provides education to health care providers as needed; and provides pharmacy expert content for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy related documents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, obtains and uses appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug medical selection and dosing and communicates findings to health care practitioner.
• Evaluates patient response to drug therapy.
• Exhibits good patient outcomes by documenting interventions and conducting outcome studies/evaluations in regards to the clinical activities performed.
• Educates staff, students, patients, health care providers and other health care professionals. Submits for publication once every two years.
• Mentors residents, students and new staff to meet departmental goals.
• Responsible for overall patient care beyond the hospital visit, through all transitions of care.
• Accommodates the special needs of the organization by volunteering to do any work/task when staffing shortages occur in technical and non-technical areas due to inclement weather, electrical power outages, computer downtime or other situations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Requirements

Required - Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
PREFERRED - Completion of a PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency; A minimum of one year relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of PGY-2 Specialty Residency

Qualifications

Education
Required - Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
PREFERRED - Completion of a PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency; A minimum of one year relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of PGY-2 Specialty Residency

Skills

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong leadership/teaching skills

Benefits

Work is a big part of your life—but it’s not the only part. Ochsner provides benefits that address many parts of your life and help you be your best self.

Culture

Collaboration and care are at the heart of our teams. We work together to ensure health and happiness are promoted within our walls and out into the communities we serve.

Physician

Our physicians are known for their passion and expertise, across the board. Here, there is ample opportunity for growth, development and mobility.