Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Care LVAD

Overview

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JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The clinical pharmacist I practices as a pharmacy generalist in one or more patient care addition to direct patient care activities this position is responsible for participating in departmental or institutional quality safety and cost-saving initiatives. Practices as a clinical pharmacist generalist in one or more patient care areas. Ensures appropriate therapy and institutional outcomes. Consistently provides patient-centered interdisciplinary pharmaceutical care. Proactively reviews and processes orders accurately and efficiently. Prevents and/or resolves drug-related problems to ensure safety efficacy and cost-efficiency by consulting with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents. Performs daily in-depth patient profile review to assess monitor and recommend appropriate drug therapy as applicable.

• Consistently evaluates intervenes and documents clinical interventions according to institutional protocols and guidelines. Accurately evaluates the usefulness of medical literature in optimizing evidenced based care. Monitors drug therapy regimens and makes recommendations or modifications per protocol. Utilizes system nomograms and other guidelines. Documents clinical activities and adverse drug events. Attends medical codes as applicable.
• Follows maintains and reinforces system policies and processes for proper dosing storage handling dispensing and/or administration of medications and compounded products. Handles conflict and problems including ethical issues constructively and appropriately. Appropriately engages with other clinical pharmacists and leadership as needed. Engages with other clinical pharmacists for complex clinical situations. Uses effective patient education materials and techniques for drug therapy adverse effects compliance appropriate use handling and drug administration education.
• Participates in coordination of transitions of care as appropriate. Responsible for service completion and patient satisfaction. Maintains clinical competency through licensure and departmental requirements. Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students or provides at least one educational in service annually. Precepts pharmacy students and residents as available. Assist in training of department of pharmacy and other disciplines. May participate in research and publication opportunities.
• Active engagement within departmental mentorship and collaboration programs. Recognizes process failures and actively engages in analysis and improvement efforts. Participates in at least one medication use evaluation or quality improvement project annually. Oversees the work performed by pharmacy students technicians and pharmacists to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with state federal and organizational regulations. Documents adverse drug reactions and medication variances per policy.
• Follows maintains and reinforces medication use policies and processes to ensure financial medication stewardship. Supports cost-savings initiatives. Engages in review of medication insurance authorization status as applicable. Maintains understanding of 340b practices as applicable. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of relevant experience Pharmacy Specialty Board certification or ASHP- Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 pharmacy residency preferred. One year of experience will be waived for candidates who have been employed as student/interns within the Emory Healthcare system. Eligible for Georgia Licensure. Candidate is required to be licensed in Georgia prior to official start date. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months if directly applicable to practice specialty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

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