Clinical Pharmacist- MICU

TriStar Skyline Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the MICU to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in the ICU. This 0.9 FTE day-shift role emphasizes safe drug therapy, collaboration with the Clinical Manager, formulary guidance, and education for staff and residents.

The ideal candidate will hold a Tennessee Pharmacist license, have hospital experience (PGY1/2 preferred), and possess BCPS or equivalent board certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed Tennessee Pharmacist is required.
• Three years hospital experience or PGY1 residency completion.
• BCPS or other board certification preferred.
• PGY2 residency completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
• Oversee delivery of pharmaceutical services in ICU and related areas.
• Collaborate with Clinical Manager on formulary, protocols, and order sets.
• Develop guidelines for high-cost/specialty drugs used in ICU.
• Educate medical staff and serve as a resource for pharmacy staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Licensed Tennessee Pharmacist

PGY1 residency completion

PGY2 residency completion

Board Certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist- MICU

0.9 FTE, Day shift

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist today with TriStar Skyline Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Responsibilities:

• The pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy through the provision of pharmacy services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Provides patient care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy through the provision of clinical services.
• Coordinates and oversees the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Provides monitoring and intervention in therapeutics to provide cost effective care with optimum outcomes.
• Responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for the intensive care unit(s) (ICU) and all associated areas including pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consultation.
• In collaboration with Clinical Manager, prepare formulary documents for new ICU requests, protocols, policies, and order sets and make recommendations regarding place on formulary. Develop guidelines to ensure appropriate use of high-cost and/or specialized drugs used in the ICU.
• Participate in the development of medication use management programs within this facility including clinical guidelines, critical pathways, disease management, and drug use programs.
• Acts as a preceptor to residents and/or students; must maintain minimum requirements as outlined by ASHP, including any certifications, and shall be limited to practicing as a preceptor in training for a maximum of two years.
• Participate in the professional development and competency of clinical staff. Functions as a role model and as an educational resource for pharmacy staff.
• Serve as a resource to the ICU. Provide formal and informal education to medical staff and other healthcare providers when applicable.
• Keeps informed of all local, state and federal laws covering the storage, handling and dispensing of drugs and for interpreting each medication order to determine that it meets all legal requirements.
• Maintains awareness of contemporary trends in the profession through the professional literature and regular attendance at professional organization meetings, institutes and seminars.
• Provides patient specific medication teaching for discharge medications when appropriate.
• Assist in obtaining medication histories and documenting medication allergies when needed.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Meditech or other required operating systems, Order Scanning Systems, Automated Dispensing Units, Packaging Equipment, Physician Order Entry, and Clinical Integration to systems.
• Maintain effective communication with Skyline directors and leadership teams.
• Supervise and direct support personnel.
• Collaborate with staff and clinical pharmacists to ensure all pharmacy consults and high alert Vigilanz activations are completed each day.
• Work with quality and pharmacy leadership on safety process improvements and all core measures.
• Participates in special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Licensed Tennessee Pharmacist.
• Three (3) years hospital experience or PGY1 residency completion
• Board Certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or another appropriate Board or pharmacy specialties certification PREFERRED
• PGY2 residency completion PREFERRED
• Excellent communications skills and good computer skills

Benefits

TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center, a state designated Level 1 Trauma Center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and serves the North Nashville community as a leading provider of emergency heart care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.