Clinical Specialist Pharmacist - PICU

Overview

We are proud to inform you that this position is eligible for our Student Loan Assistance Program. You may receive up to $9,600 which will be applied directly to your student loan account.

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That’s why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, and we need caring, committed people on our team. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Under limited supervision, incumbents are the designated hospital-wide experts in a complex subject area that requires the application of advanced intensive knowledge of the specialty characteristically gained through advanced education or specific training in the area of specialization. As the authorities in areas including obstetrics/neonatology, critical care, cardiology, oncology, stem cell transplant, solid organ transplantation, pharmacokinetics, infectious diseases, research, automation and information systems, incumbents provide authoritative professional guidance to the staff;

oversee cases in assigned specialty area. Develops and conducts specialized education and public information classes in their area of specialty; responsible for the clinical investigation of assigned new drugs in the specialty.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Researches and develops special pharmaceutical preparations at the request of the medical staff. Identifies fine differences between drugs as they relate to therapeutic efficacy of the products.
• Designs patient-centered therapeutic regimens and monitoring plans, including therapeutic drug monitoring, when required.
• Consults on pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenomics and potential effects concerning the use of new drugs, those in investigational or clinical evaluation, or that do not yet have an FDA approval for the intended indication.
• Recommends ways to optimize pharmacotherapy based on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties affecting drug disposition and treatment outcomes; utilizing treatment-specific guidelines and protocols; experience from current evidence and peer-reviewed publications; and patient and family specific needs.
• Develops, implements, and promotes medication-related cost-savings initiatives in conjunction with unit and pharmacy leadership and medication-related policies, procedures, and protocols that align with best practices and the needs of the unit/service assigned.
• Participates in institution policy/procedure development and revision.
• Recommends improvements for electronic systems to encourage appropriate medication use.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of orders for medications not on institutional formulary. Identifies trends in medication usage and propose formulary modifications if appropriate.
• Liaises between unit medical director, patient care managers and other medical unit leadership and pharmacy for medication-related issues and initiatives.
• Provides input regarding treatment protocols, unit-specific quality improvement, and…