Clinical Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistWhy work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary:Location: Methodist HospitalAddress: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NEWork Schedule: Part time, 20 hours per week, variable day shiftsProvide medication therapy management services in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug therapy is safe, appropriate, cost-effective, and efficient. The pharmacist must maintain competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients whom they provide care for, including factors related to patients of all age groups (neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient disposition (inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient). Pharmacy services provided may include interdisciplinary patient care rounds, medication reconciliation, medication therapy monitoring, medication orders management, medication dispensing, patient education, drug information, drug dosing, and various scholarly activities. Primary work includes dispensing outpatient medications to discharging patient and providing patient education. The pharmacist will provide both clinical and distributive tasks for safe medication use, and provide training and education to students and residents as necessary. Must be proficient with technology and workflows associated with the medication management process including (but not limited to) automated dispensing cabinets, retail software, anesthesia carts, USP <797> IV requirements, and clinical decision support software. The pharmacist ensures that patient care is maintained through compliance with the department's and organization's policies, rules and regulations by the respective State Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies.Responsibilities:Essential Job FunctionsReview medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, indication, allergy, interactions, and contraindications.Ensure that medication regimen is consistent with all organizational medication use guidelines and policies, or other evidence-based guidelines in the absence of organizational guidelines, which includes (but is not limited to): antimicrobial use, intravenous to oral transition, renal dosing, anticoagulation, and pharmacokinetics/serum drug concentration protocols.Adjusts medication regimen based on approved protocols and/or consultation with interdisciplinary team. Monitor medication therapy for potential or actual drug interactions (e.g. drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-allergy, food-drug, or contraindications) and outcomes.Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers within decentralized patient care areas to provide patient-centered careParticipates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and oversees pharmacy resident and student participation in patient care rounds when applicable.Performs and/or reviews medication histories, comparing prescriber's orders to the patients active medication list(s), and works with prescribers to make changes as necessaryDocument activities related to medication reconciliation in medical record across patient's transition of care (including but not limited to: admission, transfer, and discharge)Complete discharge medication review facilitate the discharge process, including discharge prescriptions, and/or provide discharge education per department procedures or upon request by patient or health care provider.Ensure compliance with health system inpatient drug formularyCompletes medication profile review when staffing clinical area, reviewing the following factors as appropriate:Age, sex, health, weight, renal & hepatic function, or other physiological parametersPregnancy and lactation statusAppropriateness of the dose, route, rate, timing & frequency of administration, and indicationReview for therapeutic duplicationAvailable laboratory values and microbiology resultsAppropriateness of antimicrobial therapy (including anticipated/planned stop dates)Potential drug interactions and contraindicationsCoordinate and participate in the preparation and distribution of medications, including communication of pending issues/transactions with team members and other health care professionalsCoordinate drug delivery and documentation as appropriate.Complete and pass competencies associated with sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous drug compounding management, as assigned based on area of workUnderstand safety precautions, including hazardous materials handling and proper precautions against blood borne pathogens, as it relates to area of practiceMonitor that the medication use system is providing the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time with the right outcomes.Serve as a liaison for inpatient patient information for outlying patient needs (retail pharmacies, home health, physician clinics, etc.)Identify and report adverse drug events (adverse drug reactions and medication errors) in the organizational reporting systemAssure compliance with health system, hospital, and departmental policies and proceduresMonitor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy as well as standards and regulations for other regulatory agenciesParticipate in departmental and hospital committees as assignedProvide direct supervision of certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacist interns, and pharmacy students and assist with their education, training, and developmentProvide drug information/education to health care providers and patients upon request and as per department proceduresProvide in-services and lectures to health care team members as assignedPrecept and evaluate pharmacy residents and PharmD students on residency/clerkship rotationsProvide drug information and disease prevention programs to consumer and patient groups as neededFollows and understands the mission, vision, core values, and Employee Standards of BehaviorComplete required departmental education/competency modules (Age Friendly, etc.).Other duties as assignedSchedule:Part time, 20 hours per week, variable day shiftsJob RequirementsBachelor's degree in Pharmacy or doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.ExperienceMust be at least 18 years of age with no current drug or alcohol addition/convictions of any drug related misdemeanor or felonyTwo years of health care pharmacy experience preferred.License/CertificationsCurrent active Pharmacy Licensure (PH) for work state required.American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.Completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program and/or certification through a certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, etc.) preferred.Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesMaintain competency in pharmaceutical knowledge and skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize time and tasks according to patient needs and departmental dutiesAbility to supervise certified pharmacy technicians and pharmacist interns in departmental tasks and dutiesAbility to practice pharmacy with integrity towards coworkers and patientsAbility accept and respond constructively to feedback and criticismAbility to learn computer and application skills as applicable to roleAbility to make judgements in demanding situationsAbility to manage multiple concurrent activities, including reacting to frequent changes in duties and volume of workPhysical RequirementsWeight DemandsMedium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.50 pounds of force for one person or up to 100 pounds of force with assistance from a second person with the ability to meet Medium Work Weight Demands. 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