Clinical Pharmacist Specialist -Critical Care - PPMC

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist for Critical Care. This role involves collaboration with ICU teams to enhance patient care through optimized clinical treatment plans and medication management. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Pharmacy and relevant residency experience, ensuring the highest standards in medication safety and quality improvement. Join a dedicated team committed to advancing medical practices and improving patient outcomes in a prestigious academic medical center. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Required: Doctor of Pharmacy and PGY-1 & PGY-2 residencies.
• PA Pharmacist License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Optimize treatment plans and reduce medication errors in ICU.
• Educate pharmacy and ICU staff on best practices.
• Lead quality improvement projects for pharmacy services.

Skills

Pharmacy Management

Clinical Treatment Planning

Medication Error Reduction

Patient Communication

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

PGY-2 Pharmacy Practice Residency Critical Care

PA Pharmacist License

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Critical Care

Education or Equivalent Experience:

·Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy (required)

·PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (required)

·PGY-2 Pharmacy Practice Residency Critical Care (required)

·PA Pharmacist License (required)

Hours

• Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
• Weekends and Holidays – N/A

Responsibilities:

• Rotate coverage between the various ICU Settings:
• • • Heart and Vascular
    • Cardiac
    • Trauma
    • Medical
    • Neurology
  • Optimize clinical treatment plans and operational processes to improve care for critically ill patients
  • Reduce medication errors and evaluate previous errors for quality improvement opportunities
  • Increase communication and awareness of patients transitioning out of the ICU
  • Lead in the creation of cost-avoidance strategies
  • Provide education to the pharmacy and ICU staff
  • Represent Pharmacy for selected clinical/operational/departmental committees
  • Assist in dynamic strategy development for managing medication shortages (i.e. guidelines/restrictions)
  • Assist in the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols to optimize patient care
  • Provide education to the clinical pharmacists
  • Initiate or participate in quality improvement projects and recommend updates/modifications as necessary to optimize pharmacy services.

Precept different types of learners, including pharmacy students, PGY—1, and PGY—2 (ID, CC, ED) residents.We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.