Medical ICU Clinical Pharmacist

Medical ICU Clinical Pharmacist

Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) is a 303-bed teaching hospital for Marshall University Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing. CHH is a member of Marshall Health Network, Inc, a West Virginia not-for-profit academic health system committed to improving the health and well-being of over one million children and adults in 40 counties throughout West Virginia, southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky through understanding, respecting and meeting their needs.

Cabell Huntington Hospital is looking for a dedicated Medical ICU Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. In this role, you will provide quality and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to our patients to assure safe and effective drug therapy.

Clinical pharmacists continuously communicate with patients, clinicians and medical providers to prevent, detect and resolve any medication-related issues that may arise. They counsel patients and caregivers on medication use and disease management, safe administration measures and side effect management strategies.

Shift / FTE: Full-time, Day Shifts. Typically, five eight hours shifts Monday through Friday with incorporation into the weekend clinical coverage schedule as well.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Participate in daily ICU rounds with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans;
• Provide direct clinical services, including medication management, dosing, and monitoring for critically ill patients with complex medical conditions, such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and organ dysfunction;
• Optimize pharmacotherapy by recommending appropriate medication regimens, adjusting dosages for renal/hepatic function, and monitoring for adverse drug reactions;
• Respond to medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrests or code situations, by providing pharmacologic recommendations and ensuring the proper use of life-saving medications;
• Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff, including residents and students, on appropriate medication use, ICU protocols, and drug safety;
• Assist in developing and implementing ICU-specific treatment protocols and guidelines, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices;
• Lead or participate in quality improvement and research initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, medication safety, and ICU processes;
• Precept and teach medical and pharmacy students and residents and serve as adjunct faculty members at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy;

If you're passionate about patient care and have a strong foundation in pharmacotherapy, this position could be a great fit.

Robust Benefits Package

• Competitive, market-based pay, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Generous Medical / Prescription plan ($100 deductible), as well as dental, vision, and life insurance offerings.
• Day One Medical / Prescription benefits for full-time employees
• Wellness medical plan discount (up to $1,000 annually)
• Vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Employer funded retirement

Education / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required
• PharmD or Master's degree is preferred
• West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Licensure is required
• Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy or other relevant Certification to specialty practice area is preferred
• Specialty Residency is preferred

Experience

• No previous experience is required
• 1 to 2 years of position-related experience is preferred in Medical ICU