Clinical Pharmacist II Full Time

Clinical Pharmacist II

A Clinical Pharmacist II provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care primarily through a decentralized model providing service excellence, clinical services, distributive functions, education, and a commitment to the department's mission. He/she shall demonstrate leadership qualities, serve as a role model, and actively participate in development and revision of policies and procedures, evidence based protocols/order sets, and quality/performance improvement projects. Clinical Pharmacists II shall possess characteristics to successfully fulfill their responsibilities, including effective communication, flexibility, attention to detail, initiative, cooperation, and a high level of knowledge and skills applicable to their area of practice. Emphasis in practice area may include Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medication Safety, Neonatology/Pediatrics, and/or Surgery.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical Pharmacist II within highly integrated and collaborative pharmacy program.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds/meetings.
• Profile orders for medications.
• Monitor patient's drug therapies.
• Provide drug information.
• Initiate/modify drug therapy based on medical staff approved policies and protocols including nutrition support and pharmacokinetics.
• Supervise and direct supportive staff, precepts pharmacy students, and pharmacy trainees.
• Provide information regarding medication therapy in both formal and informal settings to healthcare providers, residents, staff, patients, and families.
• In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, a Clinical Staff Pharmacist II may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in pharmacy required (BS Pharm). Doctor of Pharmacy preferred (PharmD).
• 2-5 years clinical pharmacy experience with 1-2 years in specific practice area.
• Residency/fellowship in the field of specialty is desired and will count as 2 years' experience.
• Strong proficiency in computer literacy including but not limited to MS Office, Pharmacy clinical systems (Cerner), and Pyxis technologies.
• Active Board Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Other certifications that meet ASHP preceptor qualifications relevant to practice area may be considered.
• Emergency Medicine or Critical Care preferred.