JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/weekly
Shift: First Shift
UC Health is hiring a full-time Critical Care, Float Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Inpatient Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus!
Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) provides specialized clinical pharmacy services to patients receiving care under the medical direction of a general or specialty department, division, or service, regardless of the physical location of the patient within the hospital or ambulatory clinics. The CPS coordinates these clinical services with other health care practitioners and patients through direct and indirect patient care activities, education, and project management/research within the specialty area. The CPS also collaborates with other members of pharmacy and the interdisciplinary team to resolve problems related to drug distribution that occur on their assigned nursing unit area(s) or patient care team(s)/service(s). The CPS works to achieve desired patient-centered outcomes through supporting the provision of safe, cost-effective, evidence-based medication therapy.
This position would primarily focus in critical care float coverage working with a team of multiple clinical pharmacy specialists caring for a variety of critically ill populations. This role will also provide cross coverage for the PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program leadership for an average of 4 hours per week (averaged over a residency year) to meet the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists standard 5.1.c.6 in their respective critical care practice areas.

PARTICIPATES IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• Provide education to pharmacy personnel, including clinical staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy residents.
• Participate in and provide the education of non-pharmacy personnel including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in the experiential and didactic education of pharmacy students at associated colleges of pharmacy.
• The specialist shall develop a formal APPE rotation description and primarily precept a minimum of five APPE students per academic year unless otherwise arranged.
• Represent the department by contributing to department communications (e.g., newsletters; emails; memoranda), establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships, and active involvement in department and interdisciplinary committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree, minimum required. PharmD, preferred degree.

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency, with preference for ASHP accredited PGY2 and/or fellowship in specialty area.
• Significant research contributions and medication use evaluation (MUE) activity in specialty area of practice, preferred.
• Recognized as an expert in field of specialty (locally, regionally, or nationally) through professional service, presentations, and/or publications.

License and Certification: Registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in Ohio.
Experience: 1 Year equivalent experience, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the area of pharmacy specialization and the hospital through membership in multiple pharmacy/healthcare organizations.
• The specialist should have an extensive network of associates regionally and/or nationally in the area of specialization.
• Assume responsibilities of other clinical personnel during temporary or planned absences.Performs other related functions as needed and/or assigned by the director, Department of Pharmacy Services.