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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - CICU (Full Time, Day shift) Sign-On Bonus Available - Miami Florida
Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital Location: Miami, Florida
Posted On: 05/18/2024
DescriptionJob SummaryDevelops and maintains a consistent clinical pharmacy practice that provides optimal pharmaceutical support to patients of NCHS in an appropriate, efficacious, safe, and cost-effective fashion. Serves an active role in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) service providing patient care recommendations on pharmacotherapy, assessing drug interactions, drug dosages, comprehensive cost-effective guideline- directed medical therapies, as well as optimizing concomitant medications to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for adverse events according to hospital policies, professional standards of practice, and State and Federal laws. Works with a team of experts optimizing drug therapy outcomes for patients in the CICU through evidence based, patient-centered medication therapy and participation in interdisciplinary medical team rounds. Participates in training and educating pharmacy students, and pharmacy and medical residents on relevant evidence-based pharmacotherapy. Provides clinical support for pharmacists, technicians, hospital and medical staff and any other areas as assigned. Responsible for monitoring the order writing, dispensing, and administration of medications in the CICU.Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy preferred)
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Pharmacist State of Florida license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Two-years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience or equivalentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- -High degree of specialized knowledge and/or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program or advanced training in pediatrics highly preferred
- -Knowledge to manage cardiac conditions, treatment options, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics
- -Previous experience with hospital pharmacy information systems and automation highly preferred
- -Ability to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient response to medication therapy regimens
- -Able to perform written patient consults for pharmacotherapy as needed per patient or medication
- -Performs written patient consults for pharmacotherapy as needed per patient or medication.
- -Ability to communicate and present information effectively in both oral and written form with all levels of hospital personnel and all patient groups
- -Ability to provide patient/parent counseling in medication use and administration
- -Ability to comprehend and analyze information
- -Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making
- -Ability to operate equipment and pharmacy information systems
- -Ability to problem solve and think analytically
- -Ability to provide supervisory oversight for technical staff related to medication preparation and dispensing
- -Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, clinical/medical staff, and interdisciplinary teamsJob Specific Duties
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