Advanced Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist PRN

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General Statement of Duties:

The advanced clinical pharmacist demonstrates proficiency in all pharmacist functions to include: Attending and actively participating in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds, completing drug utilization review to promote rational drug therapy, leading and developing clinical services, mentoring and educating staff to ensure accurate and appropriate documentation of clinical activities. Conducts drug regimen reviews and responds to specific polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic and medication/MAR reconciliation consults. Recommends and monitors drug therapy as assigned by the medical staff. Utilizes expertise to train, mentor and supervise PharmD candidates, pharmacy residents, and technicians. Train and participate in facility wide committees and training programs.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education: ONE of the following:

A. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

B. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

2. Experience: One of the following is required:

Minimum of 1 year of hospital clinical pharmacy experience or at least 2 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus Completion of hospital PGY1/ pharmacy general practice residency or fellowship BCPS certification or other Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification 3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

A. ONE of the following prior to the first day of employment: 1. Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy 2. Licensed pharmacist in another state: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

B. ACLS/PALS and NALS required for critical care/ED position dependent on population served.

Essential Job Functions:

Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system

Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals

Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements

Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose

Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection

Attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds

Support the hospital formulary decision process by working with medical staff to promote rational drug therapy and make improvements identified by drug utilization evaluations

Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

Actively participate in pharmacy clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.

Participate in the antimicrobial management and other clinical programs

Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to insure accurate and appropriate documentation and provide summary reports (if assigned)

Support and participate in the goals of the organization's quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.

Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions

Participate in the data collection of drug utilization evaluations, adverse drug reactions, and pharmacy quality initiatives

Lead the training and mentorship of pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians

Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians

Participate in the preceptorship of pharmacy students and/or residents

Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility

Has knowledge of the patient populations served and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients

Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems

Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team

Compliant with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.

Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.

Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned

Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate.

Maintain appropriate controlled substance records. Work with the Pharmacy Director and appropriate manager to identify processes to meet or exceed all controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring standards.

Comply with all regulatory standards. Work with the Pharmacy Director to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards.

Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency

Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively

Participate in establishing pharmacy goals and objectives and assist in their implementation

Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary

Participate in the continuous quality review of order sets and/or computer drug entries

Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical)

Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs

Perform other duties as assigned Provides cross coverage in pharmacy areas as required. Assists in times of short staffing or increased workload to ensure quality patient care

Additional Job Functions:

1. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.

2. Consistently observes of the conditions of participation, requirements or regulation to include the following: The Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Food and Drug Administration and Texas Department of Public Safety (Controlled Substance Division).

3. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

4. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.

5. Completes other duties as assigned.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa is a comprehensive medical center located just south of San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers a range of services. Services include emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine, and urology.

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