Clinical Pharmacist Critical CareLocation: Tallahassee, FL Skills: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Management, Patient Advocacy, Cost-Containment, Clinical Services, Documentation, Supervision Job Description Our client is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a focus on critical care or infectious disease to join their healthcare team. The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications for patients in the ICU. This individual will uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and act as a patient advocate within a multidisciplinary rounding team. Responsibilities
- Participate in facility committees to establish and implement medication-related policies and procedures within the ICU
- Direct the critical care service line within the hospital, taking a lead role in planning and implementation
- Identify opportunities to minimize drug costs through appropriate use and cost-containment measures
- Educate nursing, physician, and ancillary teams on clinical pharmacy services, new drugs, or updated clinical guidelines
- Interpret, transcribe, and verify medication orders accurately and efficiently
- Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals accurately
- Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose
- Sustain the hospital formulary, minimize nonformulary procurements, and promote rational drug therapy selection
- Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
- Assist with 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
- Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
- Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions
- Supervise pharmacy operation activities effectively and provide support to the entire pharmacy team
Qualifications
- Education: BS or Masters in Pharmacy from an accredited institution. Graduation from a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education. Completion of an accredited PGY-1 residency program (Required), PGY-2 residency program (Preferred)
- License/Certifications: Active pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
- Experience: 3 years of acute care experience as a Pharmacist required, 5 years' inpatient hospital experience preferred. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Infectious Disease/Critical Care in addition to a residency in Infectious disease or Critical care
Ideal Candidate Customer service abilities, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. General Comments:
- Shift Time: Mixed - Rotate every other weekend
- Salary Range: $56.55 (1 yr) - $68.69 (17 yr MAX)
- Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
- Relocation: Case by Case
Pay Range: $56.55 - $68.69 per hour