MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc
ACCP Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist, PharmD
MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc, Guatay, California, us, 91931
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.
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.