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Bon Secours Mercy Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care - Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Virginia
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care - Memorial Regional Medical Center
*PGY2 training in critical care and Board Certified Critical Care (BCCCP) are strongly preferred .
The Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for providing expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring optimal medication management in a mixed medical, surgical, and cardiac critical care setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment and medication management, managing formal pharmacokinetic and parenteral nutrition consults, attending daily interdisciplinary rounds, and documentation of patient care activities and medication therapy interventions. Additionally, the Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be involved in precepting pharmacy students and residents, performing medication use evaluations, and providing education for the medical, pharmacy, and nursing staff.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives >90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist has received specialized training in their dedicated area of practice and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy in their respective practice area. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will act in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist maintains established departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives.
Essential Job Functions __
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and serve as a subject matter expert in area of specialty
Patient focused activities may include but are not limited to in-person/telephonic pharmaceutical care clinics or patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, consult agreements and programs to support ministry and/or state-wide initiatives
Lead 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
Identify and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources
Maintains proficiency in order processing and supports pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability
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
Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance
Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned
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.
Licensing/Certification
Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
Valid state issued ID (required)
BLS Certification (preferred)
Immunization Certified (preferred)
Education
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)
Work Experience
Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform complex pharmacy functions; residency training or equivalent practice experience in associated pharmacy practice area or equivalent practice experience required to sit for Board certification in associated practice area (required)
PGY2 or 4 years of equivalent practice experience; Board Certification in associated pharmacy practice area (Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Critical Care, Sterile Compounding or other practice area approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or other certifying board) (preferred)
Training
- Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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