Clinical Pharmacist - Neonatal ICU

Job Summary This position is responsible for the medication management of assigned patients, monitoring and evaluating medication therapy for appropriateness based on patient health status, institutional criteria, and cost efficiency measures. The role includes medication reconciliation, monitoring, and patient education; education of Pharmacy and Medical Residents; providing pharmacy expertise for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy-related documents. To perform this job successfully you must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities and is not a comprehensive listing. Contents may change at the company's discretion. Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (3 years related specialty experience accepted in lieu of PGY1 Residency) Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Work Experience Required: None Certifications Required: Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly to varying levels throughout the patient care process. Strong leadership/teaching skills. Job Duties Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, obtains and uses appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug selection and dosing and communicates findings to health care practitioners. Evaluates patient response to drug therapy. Documents interventions and conducts outcome studies/evaluations related to clinical activities performed. Assists with development of pathways, best practices, and guidelines for the assigned population. Educates staff, students, patients, and health care providers. 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. Volunteers to do any work/task when staffing shortages occur due to inclement weather, power outages, computer downtime, or other situations. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style. Other related duties as required. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and travel throughout and between facilities. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works with patients who may have communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms, with occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications and waste. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr