Pharmacist - Clinical Anticoagulation Management Services

Overview Take the lead in a high-impact, clinical role where you're at the heart of patient safety and outcomes! As an AMS Pharmacist , you'll command the front lines of anticoagulation management. Operating under a collaborative practice agreement, you have the autonomy to design, implement, and optimize life-saving therapy regimens for patients across the entire Carle network. You are the ultimate subject matter expert, serving as a critical educator for patients and a trusted consultant for fellow healthcare professionals. From mastering complex bridging protocols to mentoring a dedicated team of pharmacy technicians, you'll be the driving force behind a gold-standard care program. Step into a role where your clinical expertise meets direct, life-changing patient impact every single day! Qualifications Education * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) * or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with at least 3 years of experience Licensure & Certifications * Registered Pharmacist (RPh) | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Professional Experience * Anticoagulation management experience is preferred Professional Skills & Competencies * Strong working knowledge of all aspects of clinical guidelines for anticoagulation Responsibilities Anticoagulation Pharmacist (or Specialist) Clinical Practice & Patient Care * Comprehensive Management: Manage warfarin including implementation, monitoring, and peri-procedural bridging protocols. * Direct Patient Intervention: Provide high-level Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and patient care to optimize prescribing, administration, and clinical monitoring. * Care Coordination: Facilitate seamless transitions of care, coordinating hospital discharges with inpatient teams and providing pre- and post-procedure guidance. * Triage & Consultation: Manage high-volume INR reviews and patient encounters; triage abnormal lab results and assess clinical status to determine next steps. * Patient Education: Counsel patients on therapy adherence, safety considerations, and dosing instructions to improve health outcomes. Clinical Operations & Leadership * Staff Supervision: Directly supervise Anticoagulation Management Service (AMS) technicians and support staff to ensure operational excellence. * Guidelines Development: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clinical guidelines, order sets, and evidence-based drug therapy protocols. * Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all pharmacy operations align with the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act and relevant government/commercial regulations. * Clinical Safety: Screen for drug-drug, drug-diet, and drug-disease state interactions; provide patient-specific dosing recommendations based on renal function, age, and clinical status. * Professional Representation: Serve as a pharmacy representative on various hospital committees and workgroups to drive departmental initiatives. Mentorship & Administration * Staff Development: Lead the training and orientation of new employees and pharmacy staff. * Communication Management: Oversee patient communication channels, ensuring timely responses to inquiries, triage needs, and education requests. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $52.06per hour - $89.54per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.