UC Health · 5 months ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Internal Medicine, First Shift, Inpatient Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63.26/hr - $75.95/hr
1+ years expUC Health is hiring a full-time Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Inpatient Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. The CPS provides specialized clinical pharmacy services to patients and coordinates these services with other health care practitioners through direct patient care activities, education, and project management.
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Responsibilities
Engages in population appropriate communication
Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment
Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient
Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary
Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems
Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately
Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms
Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely
Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect
Evaluate drug therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, adherence, and affordability
Clarify pharmacotherapy plans and orders with the prescriber, document any changes in patient and pharmacy records, and inform others of medication order changes
Monitor and adjust drug therapy for covered patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes through patient assessment, including identifying and prioritizing patient problems and medication-related needs
Assessment includes considerations for age, weight, laboratory and other objective data, physical exam information, medical procedures, and other individual factors
The specialist communicates this analysis with other clinicians and practitioners responsible for patient care
Develop/initiate therapeutic plans and address medication-related problems through written and/or verbal consultation with the interdisciplinary team and/or through collaborative practice agreements/consults, where appropriate
Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, clinical pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics/therapeutic drug monitoring, evidence-based selection and/or continuance of drug therapy, determination of therapeutic end points, and core measure/regulatory performance
The specialist, when functioning in a patient care area, takes responsibility for the continuity of care for a specific patient or team over the course of a hospitalization or phase of a disease
The practitioner ensures that pharmaceutical care is provided when not in the area through on-call responsibilities, policy and procedures, and development of ordersets, protocols, guidelines, or clinical pathways
The practitioner is responsible for reviewing pharmaceutical care provided during their absence and providing feedback to caregivers when necessary
Provide education and counseling to patients regarding their medication(s), when appropriate
Participate on rapid response and medical emergency response teams
Participate in drug distribution activities during periods of staffing shortages or as scheduled to maintain continuity of departmental services
Demonstrate thorough familiarity with and appropriate adherence to the hospital's formulary and all pharmacy department policies and procedures
Demonstrate sound verbal and nonverbal communication skills with patients and other healthcare practitioners
Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, pathophysiology, and the clinical signs, symptoms, and natural history of diseases and/or disorders in specialty practice area
Possess, maintain, and enhance the pharmacotherapy knowledge and experience commensurate with certification in one or more Board of Pharmacotherapy Specialties (BPS) areas
Residency program directors should have achieved certification in the BPS area for their program, if available
Locate, evaluate, interpret, and assimilate scientific/clinical evidence and other relevant information from the biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral literature
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop ordersets, protocols, guidelines, or clinical pathways to promote best practices, continuous quality improvement, and clinical effectiveness in area(s) of expertise
Participate in medication usage evaluations (MUE) and continuous quality improvement activities, including, but not limited to, reporting medication-related incidents and adverse drug events/reactions
Document clinical pharmacy activities and interventions to validate services and support clinical and departmental dashboards
Exhibit leadership in the participation and development of new clinical services that improve the quality and cost of patient care provided
Resolve problems related to drug distribution as identified and/or referred from pharmacy management, nurses, decentralized support personnel, and quarterly nursing unit reviews (NURs)
Participate in the evaluation of drugs and associated ordersets, protocols, guidelines, or clinical pathways for the Drug Policy Development Committee
Supervise and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy residents assigned to patient care areas
Recognition locally, regionally, or nationally through practice excellence, publications, presentations, and/or active involvement in professional service activities (e.g., professional organization committee/working group leadership; peer-review/editorial board)
Initiate and contribute to effective patient safety initiatives, transitions-of-care improvements, and cost reduction strategies in the department and hospital
Demonstrate commitment to the pharmacy team through attendance at pharmacy staff meetings, assisting in coverage of central and decentralized pharmacists for involvement in educational activities, and providing education to the pharmacy
The specialist should have an extensive network of relationships with external colleagues and local attending physicians, house staff, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals
Provide education to pharmacy personnel, including clinical staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy residents
Participate in and provide the education of non-pharmacy personnel including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers
Participate in the experiential and didactic education of pharmacy students at associated colleges of pharmacy
The specialist shall develop a formal APPE rotation description and primarily precept a minimum of five APPE students per academic year unless otherwise arranged
Represent the department by contributing to department communications (e.g., newsletters; emails; memoranda), establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships, and active involvement in department and interdisciplinary committees
Demonstrate active and sustained participation in research protocol development, execution, and analysis in their related specialty area(s)
Support collaborative research activities through research protocol review, clinical/operational consultations from investigators or UC Health research support services (i.e., IDS) within specialty area(s)
Assist with MUEs and pharmacoeconomic study activities of the Drug Policy-Development Committee
Serve as a project preceptor and mentor for pharmacy residents
Represent the area of pharmacy specialization and the hospital through membership in multiple pharmacy/healthcare organizations
The specialist should have an extensive network of associates regionally and/or nationally in the area of specialization
Assume responsibilities of other clinical personnel during temporary or planned absences
Performs other related functions as needed and/or assigned by the director, Department of Pharmacy Services
Qualification
Required
Master's degree, minimum required
Registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in Ohio
Preferred
PharmD, preferred degree
Preference for ASHP accredited PGY2 and/or fellowship in specialty area
Significant research contributions and medication use evaluation (MUE) activity in specialty area of practice, preferred
Recognized as an expert in field of specialty (locally, regionally, or nationally) through professional service, presentations, and/or publications
1 Year equivalent experience, preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401K
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Community Discounts
Learning environment allows for constant development
Company
UC Health
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Vice President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer
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Chief Human Resources Officer
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