Clinical Pharmacist-Pharmacy

Pharmacist - Internal Medicine

Kettering Health Dayton l Dayton l Full-time l Days

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: Board certification in a relevant pharmacy specialty (e.g., BCPS, BCACP)

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Internal Medicine pharmacist works in a multidisciplinary environment alongside medical residents, attending physicians, nurses, and auxiliary medical staff in the internal medicine setting. The position provides pharmacotherapy services, executes medication profile review, responds to drug information questions and consults, completes order verification, and provides didactic teaching of medical residents. The individual improves patient care outcomes by solving patient- and drug-related problems by assisting with drug prescribing, monitoring, regimen adjustments, and patient education. The pharmacist will attend interdisciplinary rounds with the Internal Medicine services, complete consults on patients, and review patient profiles for medication intervention opportunities. The person works closely with other members of the Department of Pharmacy to address any needs that might arise. Active participation on various hospital and pharmacy committees is also expected. Willingness to precept advanced practice pharmacy students and PGYI Pharmacy practice residents (if facility is a PGYI practice site) is required. Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE accredited School of pharmacy Minimum Work Experience 0 Completion Of ASHP-accredited PGYI residency OR 0 Board Of pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification With interdisciplinary rounding experience Required Licenses [Ohio, United States] Pharmacist Certification/Registration: Licensed as Pharmacist in the state of Ohio Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certification BLS, ALS

FUNCTIONS Strong therapeutic knowledge of a variety of both acute and chronic disease states including but not limited to: Atrial fibrillation, heart failure, COPD and asthma, diabetes, anticoagulation management, acute and chronic kidney diseases, psychiatric disorders, infectious diseases (SSTIS, pneumonia, UT', cellulitis, C Dif0, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and electrolyte imbalances. Strong knowledge of pharmacokinetics for vancomycin and aminoglycoside dose management. Experience with nutrition management (TPN and PPN) Strong patient interviewing skills for transitions of care coordination and medication reconciliation. Ability to conduct research and perform literature evaluation. Ability to precept pharmacy students and residents. Ability to offer interprofessional education. Strong oral, written, and presentational skills. Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships. Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to schedule and workload changes. Professional presentation and demeanor. Collaboration skills. Ability to meet staffing requirements for weekends & Holidays as currently outlined. Ability to be able to work emergency or crisis situations. Ability to work with interruptions in workflow, this requires excellent multitasking skills. Essential Functions Responsible for clinical and pharmacotherapy services in the Internal Medicine services at Kettering Health Main Campus. Clarify, monitor, and evaluate prescribed therapies to promote optimal drug use and evidence-based practices. Identify and compile metrics and meaningful clinical outcomes to show impact of services. Assist in coordination, development and assessment of organizational quality improvement activities. Attend multidisciplinary rounds with attending providers and medical residents. Serve as medication information resource for caregivers, patients, and families. Lead didactic sessions on Internal Medicine topics with fellows, medical residents, and students upon request. Precept pharmacy students and PGYI residents on rotation(s) which includes prioritizing and managing work assignments. Attend and participate in Code Blue situations on assigned unit(s). System and Subject Matter-Specific committee participation