Clinical Pharmacist - Formulary Management and Drug Information

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Clinical Pharmacist - Formulary Management and Drug Information Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: This clinical pharmacist position would work 8 hour shifts. This role is a hybrid model with a mix of on-site at the Bell Campus in Kansas City, Kansas, and work from home. The roles and responsibilities of this position include supporting the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and Subcommittees including monograph preparation, physician outreach, and meeting facilitation. This role will also facilitate onboarding, offboarding, and standardization of drug products across the health system as they relate to P&T agenda items or operational changes. In addition, this position is responsible for managing drug shortage assessment and mitigation for the health system in addition to triaging and answering drug information questions from providers, nursing, and pharmacy staff. Completion of an accredited medication-use safety and policy PGY2 OR a Drug Information Fellowship preferred. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need. Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders. Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction. Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems. Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate. Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff. Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, providing mentorship, and collaborating on presentations and projects. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university. Preferred Education and Experience Completion of an accredited pharmacy post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residency program). Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy in state of primary practice site. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) certification as necessary. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification as necessary. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Licensure and Certification Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification in chosen area of specialty. Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-53859 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

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