Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

Position Title Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Position Summary The Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at Olathe Hospital provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients primarily in the ICU and ED settings. This includes ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost‑conscious use of pharmaceuticals. The pharmacist must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities. Approximately 75% of shifts are in the ED, with the remainder split between the ICU and main pharmacy. Weekends typically occur every 4th week and include walking interdisciplinary rounds in the ICU in the morning while cross‑covering the ED. Teaching opportunities are plentiful and encouraged through the PGY‑1 pharmacy residency program and the onsite three‑year Internal Medicine residency program. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Actively participate in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies, and procedures. Participate in the multidisciplinary team by attending patient‑care rounds and providing patient‑focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost‑conscious treatment regimens. Support department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts. Ensure timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, verification, and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders. Complete patient‑specific medication profile reviews and execute protocol‑based drug therapy, including pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjust doses as appropriate for patient‑specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction. Report medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participate in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems. Participate in medication reconciliation at admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provide patient education when appropriate. Share pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and presenting educational sessions or in‑services for pharmacy and non‑pharmacy staff. Support pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students, and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, and collaborating on presentations and projects. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Statements are intended to describe essential functions and are not exhaustive. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university. Preferred Education and Experience Completion of an accredited pharmacy postgraduate training program (PGY‑1 and/or PGY‑2 residency program in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine). Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Pharmacist – State Board of Pharmacy in the state of primary practice site. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) certification as necessary. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification as necessary. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA). Preferred Licensure and Certification Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification in chosen area of specialty. Time Type Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas Health System