Clinical Pharmacist Critical Care

Clinical Pharmacist Critical Care

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Skills: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Management, Patient Advocacy, Cost-Containment, Clinical Services, Documentation, Supervision
Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a focus on critical care or infectious disease to join their healthcare team. The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications for patients in the ICU. This individual will uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and act as a patient advocate within a multidisciplinary rounding team.
Responsibilities

• Participate in facility committees to establish and implement medication-related policies and procedures within the ICU
• Direct the critical care service line within the hospital, taking a lead role in planning and implementation
• Identify opportunities to minimize drug costs through appropriate use and cost-containment measures
• Educate nursing, physician, and ancillary teams on clinical pharmacy services, new drugs, or updated clinical guidelines
• Interpret, transcribe, and verify medication orders accurately and efficiently
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals accurately
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose
• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimize nonformulary procurements, and promote rational drug therapy selection
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
• Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing, and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions
• Supervise pharmacy operation activities effectively and provide support to the entire pharmacy team

Qualifications

• Education: BS or Masters in Pharmacy from an accredited institution. Graduation from a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education. Completion of an accredited PGY-1 residency program (Required), PGY-2 residency program (Preferred)
• License/Certifications: Active pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
• Experience: 3 years of acute care experience as a Pharmacist required, 5 years' inpatient hospital experience preferred. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Infectious Disease/Critical Care in addition to a residency in Infectious disease or Critical care

Ideal Candidate

Customer service abilities, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

General Comments:

• Shift Time: Mixed - Rotate every other weekend
• Salary Range: $56.55 (1 yr) - $68.69 (17 yr MAX)
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
• Relocation: Case by Case

Pay Range: $56.55 - $68.69 per hour