Clinical Pharmacist

**** $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available****

All Independence Health System clinical pharmacists are responsible for the standard operations of Independence Health System Pharmacy’s clinical services program. The goals of the pharmacy clinical services program are to improve clinical effectiveness of all treatment therapies, provide pharmacist support to medical staff during rounds and outside of rounding, and provide management of medication-directed therapies as seen fit by the hospital.

This includes, but is not limited to, pharmacy intervention software, pharmacokinetic monitoring software, proper medication reconciliation, and various pharmacy consultations. The pharmacist in this position must adapt to the ever-changing needs of the system.

In addition to supporting the various clinical pharmacy programs, the Emergency Department (ED) Pharmacist is responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, and operation of the Pharmacist-Led Medication Reconciliation Initiative. This will be accomplished through collaboration, coordination, and communication with the Pharmacy Managers, ED Medical Staff, Hospitalist Medical Staff, Nursing and Nursing Leadership, Informaticists and IT professionals, other staff at each facility, and healthcare personnel external to Independence Health System.

The goals of the Emergency Department Pharmacist program will be to design, implement, and coordinate the Pharmacist-Led Medication Reconciliation initiative, to promote the optimal and safe use of medications within the Emergency Department and to continuously improve medication processes where ED clinicians and providers affect medication processes. Additionally, the ED Pharmacist will add value by promoting and providing support and education to medical staff including pharmacists, nurses, and physicians involved in medication reconciliation and emergency medicine in order to increase therapeutic effectiveness in a cost-conscious manner.

The ED Pharmacist will ensure compliance with all regulations and standards through various regulating bodies and auditors including The Joint Commission, United States Pharmacopeia, Department of Health, and any other authority or National Patient Safety Goal/Standard.

• Develop and review evidence-based guidelines and protocols for the initiation and maintenance of the Pharmacist-Led Medication Reconciliation Initiative. This will include a thorough review of current practice guidelines and national and neighboring health system practices for the management and oversight of Medication Reconciliation.
• Take ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development (including attendance at national conferences and/or other educational opportunities).
• Strive for behavior consistent with Independence Health System’s mission, vision, and values.
• Assure appropriate drug utilization and perform drug utilization review, with a specific focus on therapies utilized in the Emergency Department, including: anticoagulation reversal, appropriate and timely antibiotic administration per indication, and antidotes.
• Participate in collaborative care patient rounding when needed.
• Assure medication safety including properly identifying and completing Medication Error and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting.
• Oversee the pharmacokinetic monitoring program including performance improvements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees which may include, but are not limited to, VTE committee, Medication Safety Committee, Nutrition Support Committee, Emergency Medicine, and various ERAS/Surgical Committee requirements
• Responsible for developing and researching Pharmacy and Therapeutic (P&T) Committee Issues, attending monthly…