Clinical Pharmacy Specialist BMT

Franciscan St. Francis Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Franciscan St. Francis Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmacotherapy services, leading educational efforts for clinical staff, and improving medication use processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, and ideally a Doctorate, with at least 3 years in a specialized area. Benefits include a sign-on bonus and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy.
• Preferred: Doctorate Pharmacy.
• Required: 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Required: 3 years in area of specialization.
• Registered Pharmacist (RPh) – State Licensing Board.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and advise healthcare professionals and patients on medication use.
• Coordinate and deliver ongoing staff education for clinical pharmacists.
• Review prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services as per hospital policies.

Skills

Consultation

Clinical education

Medication management

Adverse event review

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Job description

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

Within Franciscan Health, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services for patient populations, responds to complex drug therapy issues, and provides leadership to improve medication use. The Specialist leads education efforts for Clinical Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Residents, and other healthcare professionals.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Sign on Bonus available (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Coordinate and deliver ongoing staff education for clinical staff pharmacist.
• Direct and precept students and/or residents.
• Review adverse events related to the medication use process, recommend improvements to the medication use process, as needed, and ensure improvements are implemented.
• Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness, and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication.
• Attend and participate in local and system-wide committees to improve the medication use process.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
• Preferred: Doctorate Pharmacy
• Required: 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
• Required: 3 years in area of specialization
• Preferred: 1 year PGY-2 Pharmacy residency
• Registered Pharmacist (RPh) – State Licensing Board
• Board Certified in applicable area of specialty or pharmacotherapy within 24 months
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) – American Heart Association as required by unit

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.