Staff Clinical Pharmacist - West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Staff Clinical Pharmacist at West Hospital in Ohio. The role focuses on safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy and requires adherence to federal, state, and accrediting standards.

The pharmacist participates in clinical programs 50-90% of the time and collaborates with care teams to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include medication management, reviews, education, and precepting students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
• Advanced pharmacy degree (Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency) (preferred)
• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; BCPS or other certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Medication management for a specific clinical area or patient population
• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health
• Perform medication reviews to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution
• Engage in cost-containment efforts towards medication utilization and best use of resources
• Collaborate with pharmacy team members and other health care professionals to deliver high-quality services
• Identify, document and resolve adverse medication events; evaluate data for prevention
• Provide medication education to improve patient/associate understanding and compliance
• Serve as a preceptor for students and residents
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness and safety

Skills

Medication management

Clinical programs

Adverse drug events management

Education to staff

Preceptor for students

Order processing

Cost containment

SBAR communication

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (BS or PharmD)

Advanced pharmacy degree (PharmD, Masters, Residency) - preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Automation in pharmacy

MS Office

Drug databases

Job description

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Staff Clinical Pharmacist – West Hospital

Job Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50-90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Staff Clinical Pharmacist – West Hospital

Job Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50-90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

Essential Functions:

• Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population
• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention
• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability
• Engage in and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs
• Identify, document and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes
• Perform medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance
• Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
• Advanced pharmacy degree - Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
• Valid state issued ID (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred)
• Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience:

• Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required)
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Relationship building
• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge - MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, drug databases
• Advanced knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Utilize SBAR format
• Provide medication education
• Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management
• Relationship building

Training:

• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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