Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - CICU (Full Time, Day shift) Sign-On Bonus Available
Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionJob SummaryDevelops and maintains a consistent
clinical pharmacy practice that provides optimal pharmaceutical
support to patients of NCHS in an appropriate, efficacious, safe,
and cost-effective fashion. Serves an active role in the Cardiac
Intensive Care Unit (CICU) service providing patient care
recommendations on pharmacotherapy, assessing drug interactions,
drug dosages, comprehensive cost-effective guideline- directed
medical therapies, as well as optimizing concomitant medications to
improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for adverse events
according to hospital policies, professional standards of practice,
and State and Federal laws. Works with a team of experts optimizing
drug therapy outcomes for patients in the CICU through evidence
based, patient-centered medication therapy and participation in
interdisciplinary medical team rounds. Participates in training and
educating pharmacy students, and pharmacy and medical residents on
relevant evidence-based pharmacotherapy. Provides clinical support
for pharmacists, technicians, hospital and medical staff and any
other areas as assigned. Responsible for monitoring the order
writing, dispensing, and administration of medications in the
CICU.Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (from an
ACPE accredited college of pharmacy preferred)
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment
- Pharmacist State of Florida license - maintain active and in
good standing throughout employment
- Two-years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience or
equivalentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- -High degree of specialized knowledge and/or completion of an
ASHP-accredited residency program or advanced training in
pediatrics highly preferred
- -Knowledge to manage cardiac conditions, treatment options,
pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics
- -Previous experience with hospital pharmacy information systems
and automation highly preferred
- -Ability to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient
response to medication therapy regimens
- -Able to perform written patient consults for pharmacotherapy
as needed per patient or medication
- -Performs written patient consults for pharmacotherapy as
needed per patient or medication.
- -Ability to communicate and present information effectively in
both oral and written form with all levels of hospital personnel
and all patient groups
- -Ability to provide patient/parent counseling in medication use
and administration
- -Ability to comprehend and analyze information
- -Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision
making
- -Ability to operate equipment and pharmacy information
systems
- -Ability to problem solve and think analytically
- -Ability to provide supervisory oversight for technical staff
related to medication preparation and dispensing
- -Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with
patients, co-workers, clinical/medical staff, and interdisciplinary
teamsJob Specific Duties
- -Achieves cost savings targets and actively contributes to the
pharmacy department's pharmacoeconomic efforts and formulary
management. Assists department leadership with maintaining budget
targets.
- -Actively participates in clinical pharmacy program and
services, and acts as a consultant in areas of expertise.
- -Advances the profession through publication/presentations at
local, state, or national meetings and providing community
education.
- -Attends and actively contributes to daily patient care rounds,
clinical services meetings, hospital committees, task forces, and
projects as assigned. F
- -Coordinates, educates, and maintains investigational drug
study activity specific to area of practice and dispenses
investigational drugs where needed.
- -Develops and implements clinical competency and education
modules for Staff Clinical Pharmacists.
- -Participates in training and educating pharmacy students,
pharmacy residents, and medical residents on cardiac disease states
and relevant evidence-based pharmacotherapy.
- -Documents quality activities to achieve established metrics to
meet standards of DNV-GL accreditation, state/federal requirement,
including but not limited to, interventions, contraindications,
etc.
- -Executes established policies, procedures, & protocols to
ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for
patients. Recommends therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as
needed.
- -Prepares and collects data for MUE's, drug monographs for the
P&T, and special projects assigned by Clinical Manager.
- -Maintains appropriate records and documentation pertaining to
patient care activities.
- -Provides drug information through in-service education & daily
support for pharmacy staff, hospital clinical staff, medical
residents, physicians, and consultation with patients and
families.
- -Reviews patient's pharmacotherapy using the hospital
information system and the pharmacy computer system to ensure that
the medications are appropriate in terms of dose, dosage form,
frequency, etc.
- -Communicates with prescribers and nurses to recommend
alternatives for inappropriate therapy or substitutes for
non-formulary items
- -Provides formal discharge counseling and advises patients and
family on the use of various medications
- -Participates in code response for patients on designated
unit.
- -Support the Pharmacy Department services by recommending
changes and corrections in the ordering of the parenteral.
- -Coordinates, educates, and maintains investigational drug
study activity specific to designated area of practice and
dispenses investigational drugs where needed.
- -Directly supervises and instructs pharmacy residents and
pharmacy students in clinical practice.
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Job : Pharmacy
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital -
Main Hospital Campus
Department : PHARMACY-2100-730000
Job Status
:Full Time
Keywords: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miramar , Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - CICU (Full Time, Day shift) Sign-On Bonus Available, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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