About this role
General Summary/Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the System Director, Pharmacy Clinical Services and according to standard procedures, provides clinical pharmaceutical care; coordinates pharmaceutical care with intensive care health care providers, practitioners, and educators to ensure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective medication therapy; optimize medication use through drug order review, therapeutic drug monitoring, participation in high-risk emergencies including resuscitation; supervises support personnel in all work areas assigned; precepts pharmacy residents and pharmacy students; participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities as applicable. The clinical pharmacy specialist provides for staff development activities and the coordination of staff operational activities within medical intensive care; serves as educational and informational resource to physicians, medical residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, nursing staff, patients, and other allied health professionals; assists with planning, organizing, and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs across Premier Health; identifies processes and tools to guide the pharmacy staff in the utilization of the most appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy including drug preparation and procurement, ensuring high quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes.
Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values
The Premier Health Mission
We care. We teach. We innovate. We Serve.
The Premier Health Vision
To inspire better health.
The Premier Health Values
Integrity
Compassion
Authenticity
Respect
Excellence
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree:
B.S.Pharm from an accredited college of pharmacy is required
Area of study or major: Pharmacy
Preferred educational qualifications: PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy
Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date
Board-Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCCCP) or completed within the timelines defined by BPS to sit for examination
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: Meets the preceptor criteria as outlined by ASHP
Other experience requirements:
Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required -or-
Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring -or-
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring
Knowledge/Skills
Fluent in the use of drug information resources
Ability to evaluate primary medical literature and develop evidence-based recommendations for treatment regimens
Ability to perform Medication Use Evaluations (MUE) and submit recommendations for change within the health system
Ability to provide pharmacokinetic and weight-based dosing
Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem- solving skills
Ability to read and write printed material in English
Ability to effectively perform patient interviews and medication counseling
Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform well within a team
Proficient with bedside aseptic technique
Must be customer-service oriented
Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software
Flexibility in scheduling essential
Other facts
About Premier Health
Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health’s mission is We care. We teach. We innovate. We Serve. Home to the nation’s 31st largest hospital, the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its eight emergency departments, eight Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Pharmacist in the Medical ICU provides clinical pharmaceutical care and coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure optimal medication therapy for patients. They also supervise support personnel, precept pharmacy residents, and participate in clinical research activities.
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