PHARMACIST-CLINICAL UHC-PHARMACY/IV

Union Health; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Union Hospital Clinton campus to manage medications and optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include drug information, dosing consultations, committee participation, education, CDTM collaboration, and anticoagulation management with INR testing. Requires Pharm.D., Indiana licensure, and preferably board certification; Illinois licensure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with Pharm.D. degree and Indiana licensure.
• Board certification preferred; residency/ambulatory experience valued.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Indiana; Illinois licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug information for patients and staff; train team.
• Conduct drug dosing consultations; participate in PI activities.
• Serve on committees such as P&T, Stroke, Infection Control, and more.
• Educate staff and patients; assist in formulary management.
• Collaborate on CDTM to optimize therapy and outcomes.
• Perform anticoagulation management with INR testing and exams.

Education

Pharm.D.

Board Certification

ASHP residency or equivalent

Ambulatory experience

Indiana licensure

Illinois licensure preferred

Tools

Lexicomp

Job description

You belong at Union!

$50,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Union Health is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist for the Union Hospital Clinton campus. We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, fully committed to providing the highest quality health care experience and dedicated to supporting their team who work in a fast-paced environment.

This role plays an integral role by managing the use of medications in hospital with goals include the selection, prescription, procuration, delivery, administration, and review of medications to optimize patient outcomes and assures that services are provided within professional standards and organizational policies to assist patients who lean on the Pharmacy team for answers.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you'll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health,U Matter andU Belong.

Clinical Pharmacist Essential Job Duties:

• Performs drug information functions for patients, medical and ancillary departments, and pharmacy staff, utilizing Internet search engines and Lexicomp effectively; assists in training staff.
• Conducts drug dosing consultations, demonstrating personal knowledge through consults and participating in PI activities for drug dosing services.
• Serves on various committees assigned by pharmacy administration, such as P & T, Stroke, Infection Control, Medication Safety, Glucose Control, Pain Team, Sepsis Team, Antimicrobial Stewardship Team, Policy Committee, Readmissions.
• Engages in pharmacy education activities, including planning staff development programs, providing educational programs to medical staff, nursing, and ancillary departments, and offering patient-oriented education.
• Involvement in clinical PI/documentation activities, assisting in drug formulary management processes.
• Focuses on professional development and competency assurance, attending educational offerings, observing health system policies, complying with state and national pharmacy laws, performing special projects, and exhibiting dependability.
• Co-management of patients' chronic disease state(s) through collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) protocols in conjunction with Union Medical Group (UMG) Primary Care Providers to ensure effective guideline directed use of medications.
• Provide direct patient care in the area of anticoagulation management including point of care INR testing, vitals, and limited physical exams to determine patient response to therapy.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Advanced Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.)
• Board Certification preferred in the first year of eligibility.
• One to two years experience in ASHP accredited residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ambulatory experience preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana. Must take licensure examination at the earliest convenience with licensure received within 75 days following first day of employment in position. Job duties of a graduate pharmacist may be performed under the supervision of a pharmacist. Failure to pass the licensure exam results in a change of status to Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Intern.
• Licensed for the State of Illinois preferred.

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.

We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability