ACCP Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist, PharmD

ACCP Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist, PharmD

Guatay, CA $65,099 - $79,699 a Year

Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist to provide expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients within a dynamic intensive care environment. This role involves close collaboration with medical and hospital staff during patient care rounds to ensure optimal medication management and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to unit-based safety and infection control protocols.
• Deliver cost-effective, evidence-based pharmaceutical care focused on critically ill patients, primarily within the ICU.
• Communicate medication order changes with prescribers, document updates accurately, and inform relevant team members.
• Collaborate with clinical dietitians to evaluate and optimize parenteral nutrition orders.
• Provide pharmacokinetic and clinical consultations as needed.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors, contributing to prevention strategies and process improvements.
• Offer drug information and intravenous compatibility guidance to the ICU team, utilizing regional poison control resources when appropriate.
• Promote formulary use and coordinate procurement of non-formulary medications when necessary.
• Educate ICU team members and pharmacy staff on drug therapy-related topics.
• Document clinical activities including disease-state management, pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, and education.
• Serve as a liaison among pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to update and educate on drug-related policies and procedures.
• Participate in hospital committees addressing critical care pharmacotherapy issues.
• Work with Clinical Manager on quality assurance and clinical pathway development to enhance pharmaceutical care.
• Support pharmacy operations as needed.
• Develop and conduct targeted drug programs and usage evaluations, reporting findings to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Actively engage in multidisciplinary critical care and code blue team rounds.
• Stay current with primary and tertiary references relevant to critical care pharmacotherapy.
• Maintain ACLS certification and respond to resuscitation events during scheduled shifts (excluding Emergency Department events).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year inpatient pharmacy experience, primarily in a critical care setting.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to contribute to cost-saving initiatives and optimize patient medication care.
• Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency preferred; Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) critical care residency highly desirable.

Education and Licenses

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Current state pharmacy license required.

Certifications

• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon hire.

Successful candidates must pass a physical exam, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment.

This opportunity is located in a vibrant regional area of the United States, serving diverse communities with a commitment to compassionate and high-quality critical care pharmaceutical services.