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Fairview Health Services

Pharmacist - Emergency Department

Fairview Health Services, Edina, Minnesota, United States

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Job Overview Location:

Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina MN

Hours:

56 hours bi-weekly

Schedule:

day/evening/night, every other weekend

The Pharmacist is responsible for providing medication management, clinical support and consultative services in a complex pharmacy operation. This position partners with key stakeholders to drive patient and family education, medication safety, quality assurance, customer service, process improvement and regulatory compliance. This position may also participate in education of pharmacy students and residents.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Emergency Department Pharmacy Care Expert

Participate in all code situations: Code Blue, Code STEMI, Code Stroke, ECMO activations and Rapid Sequence Intubations

Expedite and coordinate the administration of medications used in the treatment of sepsis

Institute Antimicrobial Stewardship efforts in the ED

Reduction of risks factors influencing Clostridium Difficile infection

Order review and verification of emergent medications

Patient medication use review

Written medication order review for cost efficiency and clinical appropriateness

Discharge medication review and consultation for complex patients

Drug information resource (easily accessible to all ED and Observation staff)

Documentation/Research (medication use findings and pharmacy intervention findings)

Completion of inpatient medication consultation on high- risk medications

Mentor & preceptor (to students and residents of pharmacy, nursing, and medicine)

Assure compliance with all regulatory activities

Provide pharmaceutical care to hospital patients

Review new medication orders for appropriateness of therapy: including patient assessment, identification and documentation of drug therapy problems and resolutions, review of appropriateness of therapy and follow-up and discharge counseling for selected patients

Supervise patients on an ongoing basis and adjust medications and doses after consulting with the prescriber

Provide interpretation of physician’s orders, checking for formulary status, appropriate drug selection, dose and dosage form, drug-drug interactions, drug-nutrient interactions, drug duplication, potential for adverse events, appropriate route of administration, therapeutic substitution, IV to PO conversion, or other formulary or departmental initiatives

Connect with physician or nurse to insure timely clarification on any part of the order in question, and recommend alternatives that are on formulary, if non-formulary medication is prescribed.

Evaluate therapy for efficient patient outcomes while ensuring medication safety

Coordinate drug distribution in assigned areas.

Complete or review entry of medication orders in the pharmacy computer system

Participate in team meetings/discussions with clinical pharmacy specialists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students and technicians.

Serve as a preceptor for students and/or pharmacy residents on rotation

Provide training and education to other staff members

Meet all role-related and age specific proficiencies. Align with all initial and ongoing proficiencies within the entity and department. Complete required learning relevant to the role.

Required

Pharm. D. or Bachelors in Pharmacy Eligible for MN Pharmacy License

Completion of a PGY1 residency with rotations in the emergency department/critical care areas OR 3 years’ hospital experience in critical care or clinical emergency department roles

Preferred

Completion of a PGY2 residency in emergency department or critical care area

Clinical emergency department pharmacist experience

Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more!

Compensation Disclaimer The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$72.80- $84.02 Hourly

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