Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department

University Hospitals

Chardon (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Emergency Department to drive evidence-based medication therapy and participate in physician rounds. The role includes drug information, pharmacoeconomic evaluations, and active involvement in policy development and education.

The specialist will provide continuing education, document clinical activities, and serve as a preceptor for residents and students, with active participation in local and system committees and

Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy with ASHP residency or 3-5 years of experience in the practice area.
Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in Ohio (Required).
Experience in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient specific consultations, healthcare staff education, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations).
Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions.
Participate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics (MS&T) Committee processes: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance and review therapeutic classes for relevance.
Serve as an informational and patient problem solving resource for Clinical Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
Provide continuing education to Clinical Pharmacist staff.
Documentation of clinical activities.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.
Actively participate in local and system committees and workgroups pertaining to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist’s area of expertise.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy with ASHP accredited residency/residencies or 3-5 years of experience in the practice area

Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department (25000C26)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department - ( 25000C26 )

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides a wide range of services in their area of expertise. These services may include, but are not limited to, rounding with physicians and other healthcare providers to drive evidence based and institution guideline directed medication therapy management, active participation in the training of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents, assist with policy and guideline development, and active participation in local and system level committees and workgroups in their area of expertise.

What You Will Do

Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient specific consultations, healthcare staff education, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations in selected patient populations)
Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions
Participate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics (MS&T) Committee process: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance and review therapeutic classes for relevance, assist in maintaining and updating the system formulary
Serve as an informational and patient problem solving resource for Clinical Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
Provide continuing education to Clinical Pharmacist staff
Documentation of clinical activities
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
Actively participate in local and system committees and workgroups pertaining to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist’s area of expertise

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy with completion of an ASHP accredited residency/residencies or 3-5 years of experience in the practice area. (Preferred)

Work Experience

less than 1 year Experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients, training in cost analysis/cost evaluation techniques (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency)
Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)

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