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CLINICAL PHARMACIST MEDICATION SAFETY-MIAMISBURG-FULL-TIME/DAYS
Miamisburg, OHThe Medication Safety Clinical Pharmacist works collaboratively with the Kettering Health Medication Safety Officer. Participates in various multidisciplinary teams related to safe medication use, patient safety, policy review, and others as necessary. Continually prioritize the efficient use and maintenance of the Drug library within the Intravenous Smart Pump system. Develop and provide necessary education on a system wide level related to safe medication practices. Proactively track, trend and analyze medication safety data to identify areas for opportunities to enhance medication and patient safety. Reviews high volume, high risk, and problem prone or critical aspects of care processes for prioritization of potential medication safety improvements or initiatives. Serves as a resource to the organization on medication safety matters. Assists in the development and review of pharmacy, hospital or organization related medication use policies and procedures related to safe medication safe practices and comply with regulatory standards. Proactively engages with all pharmacy sites, pharmacy leadership, staff, and other team members to promote medication safety practices.
Skills and Experience:
Knowledge – The clinical pharmacist should have a broad understanding of:
- Strong knowledge of medication effectiveness and impact of medications on patient care
- Health care technologies used in the medication selection process
- Pharmaceutical care
- Clinical expertise
- Change management concepts
- Ability to review information and data to help in designing clinical programs
- Concepts of risk and prioritization, statistics, population data
- Performance improvement methodologies and tools
- Standards of practice related to medication use
- Accreditation process, standards, and regulations
Skills - The Clinical Pharmacist should demonstrate excellence in the following skills:
- Verbal communication and presentation (small and large group)
- Written communication, editing
- Active listening
- Time management
- Project management
- Analytical
- Safe system/process design
Abilities - The Clinical Pharmacist should possess the ability to perform the following:
- Facilitate practice change
- Collaborate with staff at all levels
- Effectively provide education
- Synthesize solutions
- Apply standards of practice to improve patient care
- Apply defined strategies and protocols
- Function proactively vs. reactively
- Write clear and concise policy and procedures
Minimum Education:
- Graduated with B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
Required Qualifications:
- Licensure: Active Registered Pharmacist License in the State of Ohio
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Three years inpatient hospital pharmacy experience and or completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program
- Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships
- Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to schedule and workload changes
- Professional presentation and demeanor
- Collaboration skills and effective written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing Pharmacy Practices and Pharmacy professionals