Memorial Health University Medical Center
Clinical Pharmacist I
Memorial Health University Medical Center, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Overview
Unit based clinical pharmacists provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care with the primary goal to improve patient outcomes. Clinical pharmacists will promote and improve the use of safe, effective, and evidence-based medications through evaluation of all aspects of patient care. Clinical pharmacists monitor therapies for each patient and collaborate with other healthcare providers to identify optimal medication related care. Salary:
USD $51.18/hr USD $81.89/hr Schedule:
Full Time, Day/Evening Shift Sign-on bonus:
$15,000 Application contact:
huff.erin@; memorialhealthil.as.me/ErinHuff Education Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) required Bachelors degree in Pharmacy with 5 years hospital-based, patient care experience, considered in lieu of Pharm.D. Advanced Pharmacy Residency Training (PGY1/2) preferred
Licensure/ Certification/ Registry
Licensed pharmacist in the State of Illinois required Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) required PGY-1 residency accepted in lieu of BCPS BCPS certification required within 12 months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Experience
Minimum of three years relevant hospital-based, patient care experience required Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency program will satisfy this requirement
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with physicians, residents and other healthcare providers to promote and improve safe medication use Consult with physicians and other health care providers to develop and implement a medication plan that meets the overall goals of patient care established by the health care team Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds as appropriate and required In the absence of the lead clinical pharmacist, represents pharmacy at select interdepartmental meetings (e.g., Unit Base Council Meetings) as needed Promotes and demonstrates rational, cost effective drug therapy through effective, criteria based management of medications Performs the basic clinical and operational functions to care for patients on most medical units Provide patient specific medication use teaching in high risk patients (e.g., poly-pharmacy, pediatric patients, patients on high risk medications or who have been identified as high risk for readmission) Ensures appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety of each patients medication regimen in order to manage all aspects of medication use for patients on the units served Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart Prevent, detect, monitor, and report adverse events (medication errors and adverse reactions) Promotes evidence-based, medication-related care especially in the areas of Heart Failure, Stroke, AMI, Pneumonia, Sepsis and with use of all antimicrobial agents Provides patient education as needed and serves as a resource for accurate and timely Drug information
Information for all healthcare providers
Serves as an educational resource for pharmacy colleagues, students, residents, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Performs order entry, order verification or clinical order review Actively participates in the professional development of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents as required Ensures compliance with all local, state and regulatory requirements and practices within Springfield Memorial Hospitals policies and procedures. Assists lead clinical pharmacist or participates in at least 1 quality improvement initiative on an annual basis Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations. Provide formal medication related consultations (i.e., Pharmacokinetic consultations) as required Performs other related work as required or requested.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Unit based clinical pharmacists provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care with the primary goal to improve patient outcomes. Clinical pharmacists will promote and improve the use of safe, effective, and evidence-based medications through evaluation of all aspects of patient care. Clinical pharmacists monitor therapies for each patient and collaborate with other healthcare providers to identify optimal medication related care. Salary:
USD $51.18/hr USD $81.89/hr Schedule:
Full Time, Day/Evening Shift Sign-on bonus:
$15,000 Application contact:
huff.erin@; memorialhealthil.as.me/ErinHuff Education Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) required Bachelors degree in Pharmacy with 5 years hospital-based, patient care experience, considered in lieu of Pharm.D. Advanced Pharmacy Residency Training (PGY1/2) preferred
Licensure/ Certification/ Registry
Licensed pharmacist in the State of Illinois required Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) required PGY-1 residency accepted in lieu of BCPS BCPS certification required within 12 months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Experience
Minimum of three years relevant hospital-based, patient care experience required Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency program will satisfy this requirement
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with physicians, residents and other healthcare providers to promote and improve safe medication use Consult with physicians and other health care providers to develop and implement a medication plan that meets the overall goals of patient care established by the health care team Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds as appropriate and required In the absence of the lead clinical pharmacist, represents pharmacy at select interdepartmental meetings (e.g., Unit Base Council Meetings) as needed Promotes and demonstrates rational, cost effective drug therapy through effective, criteria based management of medications Performs the basic clinical and operational functions to care for patients on most medical units Provide patient specific medication use teaching in high risk patients (e.g., poly-pharmacy, pediatric patients, patients on high risk medications or who have been identified as high risk for readmission) Ensures appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety of each patients medication regimen in order to manage all aspects of medication use for patients on the units served Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart Prevent, detect, monitor, and report adverse events (medication errors and adverse reactions) Promotes evidence-based, medication-related care especially in the areas of Heart Failure, Stroke, AMI, Pneumonia, Sepsis and with use of all antimicrobial agents Provides patient education as needed and serves as a resource for accurate and timely Drug information
Information for all healthcare providers
Serves as an educational resource for pharmacy colleagues, students, residents, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Performs order entry, order verification or clinical order review Actively participates in the professional development of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents as required Ensures compliance with all local, state and regulatory requirements and practices within Springfield Memorial Hospitals policies and procedures. Assists lead clinical pharmacist or participates in at least 1 quality improvement initiative on an annual basis Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations. Provide formal medication related consultations (i.e., Pharmacokinetic consultations) as required Performs other related work as required or requested.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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