Adult Vascular ICU Pharmacy Specialist

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a qualified individual to join our pharmacy team as an adult Vascular intensive care clinical pharmacy specialist. This role includes providing essential pharmacy services and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient therapy.

The ideal candidate will have a PharmD, relevant residency training, and strong communication skills. Opportunities for teaching and research at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy are available.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent education for the role.
• Three years of institutional pharmacy practice experience preferred.
• Board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to adult Vascular ICU.
• Verify medication orders for designated patients.
• Collaborate to optimize drug therapy and prevent medication events.
• Report adverse medication events and errors as needed.
• Monitor pharmacokinetics and provide consultations.
• Participate in departmental research activities.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem identification and resolution

Interpersonal effectiveness

Clinical services integration

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (PharmD preferred)

Completion of PGY-1 and PGY-2 residencies or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

UF Health Shands is a nationally recognized 1,162-bed academic medical center located in Gainesville, Florida. UF Health Shands provides diverse and comprehensive patient care services including critical care, hematology/oncology, pediatric, neurosurgical, cardiovascular and general medicine services. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UF Health Shands in several medical specialties in the annual listings for America’s Best Hospitals and Children’s Hospitals. We currently utilize the Epic® electronic medical record system; Alaris® smart pump infusion devices house wide, and bar code medication administration house wide.

We are seeking one qualified individual to join our pharmacy team as our adult Vascular intensive care clinical pharmacy specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provision of clinical pharmacy services to adult Vascular intensive care unit
• Medication order verification for designated patients
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize drug therapy and prevent adverse medication events
• Adverse event and medication error reporting when necessary
• Pharmacokinetic monitoring and consultation
• Emergency event response and medication management
• Providing drug information and education to patients and medical and nursing staff
• Educating and mentoring pharmacy students and pharmacy residents
• Leading departmental quality improvement projects
• Optimizing medication resource allocation and utilization
• Designing and implementing evidence-based drug or disease management protocols or pathways
• Conducting or participating in independent, departmental, or institutional research

In addition to above, this position includes eligibility for adjunct faculty appointment at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. Numerous teaching, research, and professional development opportunities are also available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (PharmD preferred)
• Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy residencies or experience deemed equivalent preferred
• Three (3) years’ experience as a registered pharmacist in institutional pharmacy practice strongly preferred (exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience)
• Board certification preferred
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and resolve problems required
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to effective working relationships both inter- and intra-departmentally required
• Demonstrated ability to integrate clinical services and educational activities required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in pursuit of common goals required

Contact Information

Yan Ader, PharmD, BCPS
Coordinator, Cardiovascular & Neuromedicine Clinical Pharmacy Services
UF Health Shands
PO Box 100316
Gainesville, FL, USA 32610-0316
[phone]
[e-mail]

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy. PharmD or equivalent education and hospital or ambulatory training / experience required, based on practice area of the position. PGY2 residency or equivalent experience required. PGY 2 residency training is preferred. Two to four years-experience in a relevant practice area will be considered equivalent to each year of residency training. Board certification is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, and students is required. Knowledge and understanding of general hospital and outpatient clinic operations. Ability to integrate clinical services, and educational activities is required.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “non-frequent driver”

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered pharmacist in Florida or eligible for same.

Additional Requirement: As a condition of employment within the Pharmacy Services Department of Shands Hospital all employees must be accessible by telephone. This requires each employee to provide a valid telephone number to the department Staff Assistant, in order for the department to reach them in the event of hospital need and/or emergency.