WVU Medicine
Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner - Ambulatory Neurology
WVU Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner - Ambulatory Neurology
Apply for the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner - Ambulatory Neurology role at WVU Medicine. This position is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care at West Virginia University Hospitals through involvement in direct patient care, operational, education, and administrative activities, and assumes a leadership role in the profession of pharmacy.
Minimum Qualifications
Current license as required by the state board where services will be provided (West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy).
Certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Experience
Completion of a PGY‑2 Residency in an applicable clinical field.
Completion of a PGY‑1 Residency and Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.
Completion of a PGY‑1 Residency and three years of relevant pharmacist experience.
Three years of relevant pharmacist experience and Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient’s medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.
Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.
Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.
Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.
Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.
Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities within the department.
Participates in medication use evaluations.
Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e., ISMP).
Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and or new department employees.
Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.
Documents patient encounters in the electronic medical record and with documentation of items necessary for billing.
Obtains and maintains credentialing as required by the organization and payers.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
Working Environment
Outpatient clinic environment.
Skills and Abilities
Time management skills.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 230 WVUH Pharmacy
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Minimum Qualifications
Current license as required by the state board where services will be provided (West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy).
Certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Experience
Completion of a PGY‑2 Residency in an applicable clinical field.
Completion of a PGY‑1 Residency and Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.
Completion of a PGY‑1 Residency and three years of relevant pharmacist experience.
Three years of relevant pharmacist experience and Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient’s medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.
Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.
Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.
Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.
Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.
Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities within the department.
Participates in medication use evaluations.
Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e., ISMP).
Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and or new department employees.
Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.
Documents patient encounters in the electronic medical record and with documentation of items necessary for billing.
Obtains and maintains credentialing as required by the organization and payers.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
Working Environment
Outpatient clinic environment.
Skills and Abilities
Time management skills.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 230 WVUH Pharmacy
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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