Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Cardiology Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist to join the cardiovascular care team. The pharmacist will provide direct patient care through pharmacist-managed visits, optimize evidence-based cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, and support quality initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness of medication therapy, travel to IU Health

Qualifications

• Pharmacist role in cardiovascular care.
• Experience optimizing cardiovascular pharmacotherapy and MTM.
• Provide patient and provider education on medications.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and medication safety.
• Travel to IU Health facilities may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacist-managed visits and optimize cardiovascular pharmacotherapy.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems to improve adherence.
• Support cardiovascular quality initiatives and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, APPs, nurses and other team members.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy

Patient education

Medication therapy management

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy (pre-2006)

ASHP PGY1/PGY2 residency

Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility

Board certification or specialized training

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

The Cardiology Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the multidisciplinary cardiovascular care team responsible for providing comprehensive medication management to patients with cardiovascular disease. The pharmacist will divide clinical responsibilities between the IU Health Cardiology Clinic and the IU Health Heart Care Center, working collaboratively with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team.

The pharmacist will provide direct patient care through pharmacist-managed visits, optimize evidence-based cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, identify and resolve medication-related problems, improve medication access and adherence, provide patient and provider education, and support cardiovascular quality initiatives.

The position is designed to enhance access to cardiovascular care by allowing appropriate medication initiation, titration, monitoring, and follow-up to be managed by the pharmacist.

Provides comprehensive, value-based medication-related care to achieve definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Acts in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in the shared responsibility for patient medication therapy outcomes. Key job duties may consist of ensuring safety and effectiveness of the medication use process, processing and dispensing medications per order or prescription, medication therapy monitoring, regulatory compliance, maintaining oversight over pharmacist extenders, maintaining the security of medications, and protecting the confidentiality of patient information. Provides medication information support for medical and nursing staff, ensuring continuity of care, and identifies potential challenges and intervenes, if necessary, to medication-related issues.

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
• May require travel to IU Health facilities.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.