Clinical Pharmacist Critical Care

Company: Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Profile Summary: Provides pharmacy services and ensures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders. Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verifies medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Documents services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contributes to medication safety initiatives.
• Utilizes available technology proficiently and to full extent, in their area of practice.
• Ensures all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Maintains professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
• Directs staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Promotes a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
• Educates and trains students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provides cost-effective care.
• Accountable for drug use policy adherence.
• Utilizes time and resources effectively.
• Other duties as assigned. Education:
  • PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Languages:
    • N/A Certifications:
      • Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist ( RPh ) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire. Board Certification preferred. Complexity of Work:
        • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
        • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Work Experience:
          • Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or 2 years of relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience required.
          • Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area ( i.e. Critical Care, Oncology ) .
          • Current incumbents as of 6/1/2019 will be grandfathered for work experience requirement. Physical Requirements:
            • Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time.
            • Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
            • Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.
            • Must have normal or corrected vision.
            • Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person. Personal Protective Equipment:
              • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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