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Ochsner Children's

Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatric Infectious Disease

Ochsner Children's, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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This job assumes responsibility for the medication management of assigned patients; monitors and evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness based on the patient's health status, institutional criteria/guidelines, and cost-efficient measures including medication reconciliation, medication monitoring and patient education. Remains integrally involved in the education of Pharmacy and Medical Residents and provides education to health care providers as needed; and provides pharmacy expert content for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy related documents as needed. Job duties include: Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, obtains and uses appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug selection and dosing and communicates findings to health care practitioners. Evaluates patient response to drug therapy. Documents interventions and conducts outcome studies/evaluations in regards to the clinical activities performed to support patient outcomes. Assists with the development of pathways, best practices, and guidelines for the 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. Adaptable to the organization’s needs during staffing shortages or other disruptions and ensures privacy, appropriate communication, and consent processes. Other related duties as required. Education

Required

- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (3 years related specialty experience accepted in lieu of PGY1 Residency) Preferred

- Doctor Of Pharmacy (PharmD) Completion of a PGY2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency Work Experience

Required

- None Certifications

Required

- Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. 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. Qualifications & Compliance

The employer 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. Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10-20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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