Pharmacist, Clinical Specialist: Medical ICU

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Under the supervision of the System Director, Pharmacy Clinical Services and according to standard procedures, provides clinical pharmaceutical care; coordinates pharmaceutical care with intensive care health care providers, practitioners, and educators to ensure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective medication therapy; optimizes medication use through drug order review, therapeutic drug monitoring, participation in high-risk emergencies including resuscitation; supervises support personnel in all work areas assigned; precepts PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents and pharmacy students; participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities as applicable.

The clinical pharmacy specialist (tier 4) provides for staff development activities and the coordination of staff operational activities within medical intensive care and other assigned areas; serves as educational and informational resource to physicians, medical residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, nursing staff, patients, and other allied health professionals; assists with planning, organizing, and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs across Premier Health; identifies processes and tools to guide the pharmacy staff in the utilization of the most appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy including drug preparation and procurement, ensuring high quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

• Type of degree: B.S.Pharm from an accredited college of pharmacy is required

• Area of study or major: Pharmacy

• Preferred educational qualifications: PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy

• Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date

• Board-Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCCCP) or completed within the timelines defined by BPS to sit for examination

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: Meets the preceptor criteria as outlined by ASHP

Other experience requirements:

• Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required -or-
• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring -or-
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring

Knowledge/Skills

• Fluent in the use of drug information resources
• Ability to evaluate primary medical literature and develop evidence-based recommendations for treatment regimens
• Ability to perform Medication Use Evaluations (MUE) and submit recommendations for change within the health system
• Ability to provide pharmacokinetic and weight-based dosing
• Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills
• Meeting management skills (i.e. agendas with attachments distributed in advance)
• Ability to lead System initiatives
• Ability to facilitate a multi-disciplinary meeting
• Ability to read and write printed material in English
• Ability to effectively perform patient interviews and medication counseling
• Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform well within a team
• Proficient with bedside aseptic technique
• Must be customer-service oriented
• Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software
• Flexibility in scheduling essential

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Pulling - Rarely (0% - 10%) - Standing - Consistently (76% - 100%) - Other sounds - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Twisting - Rarely (0% - 10%) - Reaching - Occasionally (11% - 40%) - Visual Acuity Near - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Walking - Frequently (41% - 75%) - Manual Dexterity - Frequently (41% - 75%) - Visual Acuity Far - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Sitting - Frequently (41% - 75%) - Use both hands - Frequently (41% - 75%) - Vision Color - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Pushing - Rarely (0% - 10%) - Talking - Frequently (41% - 75%) - Concentrating - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Climbing - Rarely (0% - 10%) - Lifting <10 pounds - Occasionally (11% - 40%) - Interpersonal Skills - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Stooping - Rarely (0% - 10%) - Lifting >10 pounds - Rarely (0% - 10%) - Reading - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Kneeling - Rarely (0% - 10%) - Normal hearing both ears - Occasionally (11% - 40%) - Thinking - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Working Conditions:

• Required to work with pharmaceuticals and chemicals occasionally
• Work with hazardous drugs routinely occasionally
• Normal office environment, with no exposure to extremes in temperature, lighting, or noise
• Must maintain clean and safe working environment

Organizational Standards

• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Integrity, Compassion, Authenticity, Respect, and Excellence.
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Reports to work as required.

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Optimize pharmaceutical care through oral and/or written communication with providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide consultative services to providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal cost-effective pharmaceutical care to intensive care patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds at