Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacist - NICU - FT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - JDCH

About the role

Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) offers career opportunities in pharmacy that align with the evolving needs of the community and healthcare industry. This position provides pharmaceutical care for a specialty clinical area and supports the professional development of clinical pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a preceptor and resource to pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and students.
• Provides continuing education programs and assists in the development and implementation of educational opportunities.
• Provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to a specialty patient population, including participation in interdisciplinary team rounds, selection and dosing of medication therapies, therapeutic drug monitoring, and adjustment of drug therapies.
• Improves organizational performance by identifying and implementing clinical and/or safety initiatives.
• Serves as a subject-matter expert for the specialty patient population, contributing expertise to multidisciplinary committees/teams.
• Develops protocols/guidelines, medication use evaluations (MUEs), formulary reviews, and order sets.
• Reviews literature, develops, and delivers evidence-based drug information and education to the multidisciplinary team and patients.
• Documents clinical activities/interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of pharmacy residency research projects and mentors the resident in the preparation of posters, local, regional, or national presentations, or publications.
• Verifies and enters medication orders to optimize pharmacotherapy during order verification or entry in the electronic health record.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS - PHARMACOLOGY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• DRUG INFORMATION / PATIENT EDUCATION
• DRUG SAFETY - PHARMACIST
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PHARMACEUTICAL CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program: Pharmacy (Required)
• Pharmacist License (PS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Required Work Experience: PGY2 residency or PGY1 residency/fellowship plus one (1) year of clinical experience in a specialty area or PGY1 residency/fellowship plus active board certification. Alternatively, active board certification plus three (3) years of clinical experience in a specialty area.

Other Information

• Additional Education Info: Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60%, Climbing = 40%, Keyboard Entry = 100%, Kneeling = 40%, Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%, Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%, Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%, Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%, Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%, Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%, Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%, Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%, Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%, Running = 60%, Sitting = 80%, Squatting = 80%, Standing = 80%, Walking = 80%, Audible Speech = 80%, Hearing Acuity = 80%, Smelling Acuity = 60%, Taste Discrimination = 0%, Depth Perception = 80%, Distinguishing Color = 80%, Seeing - Far = 80%, Seeing - Near = 80%, Bio hazardous Waste = 80%, Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%, Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%, Asbestos = 0%, Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%, Dust = 80%, Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%, Hazardous Chemicals = 80%, Hazardous Medication = 80%, Latex = 80%, Computer Monitor = 100%, Domestic Animals = 40%, Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%, Fire Risk = 40%, Hazardous Noise = 0%, Heating Devices = 40%, Hypoxia = 0%, Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%, Magnetic Fields = 60%, Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%, Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%, Potential Electric Shock = 40%, Potential for Physical Assault = 40%, Radiation = 40%, Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%, Unprotected Heights = 0%, Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%, Shift Days = 80%

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists, and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post-offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net