Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine

Job Overview This job monitors and evaluates drug therapy for appropriateness based on the patient’s health status, institutional criteria/guidelines, and cost‑efficient measures. Assumes responsibility for the management of pharmacy services of assigned areas for the goal of improving patient outcomes. Provides drug information to health care personnel and participates with appropriate medical team on patient care rounds. Precepts pharmacy students and residents and provides in‑services/education to pharmacy and other health care providers when appropriate. Schedule: 7 on 7 off. Responsibilities Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, obtains and uses appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug medical selection and dosing and communicates findings to health care practitioner. Evaluates patient response to drug therapy. Exhibits good patient outcomes by documenting interventions and conducting outcome studies/evaluations in regards to the clinical activities performed. Assists with the development of pathways, best practices, and guidelines for their assigned population. Educates staff, students, patients, health care providers and other health care professionals. Submits for publication once every two years. Mentors residents, students and new staff to meet departmental goals. Responsible for overall patient care beyond the hospital visit, through all transitions of care. Accommodates the special needs of the organization by volunteering to do any work/task when staffing shortages occur in technical and non‑technical areas due to inclement weather, electrical power outages, computer downtime or other situations. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications and keyboard. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Strong leadership/teaching skills Education Required: None. Preferred: Actively working toward Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D) or year 2 residency. Work Experience Required: Clinical experience in specialty. Certifications Required: License to practice pharmacy in the State of Louisiana, or eligible for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state (Louisiana must be obtained within 4 months of hire). Physical and Environmental Demands Medium work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Equal Opportunity Employer Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health