Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Oklahoma Childrens Hospital Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Position Title:

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Department:

Pharmacy Job Description:

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General Description:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialists are responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Proficiently provides direct patient centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services in a decentralized practice setting with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers. Facilitates pharmaceutical care services, direct patient care programs, medication utilization systems within assigned care areas to assure drug utilization is aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, and regulatory standards. Designs and implements stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programs. Works as an active member of a multidisciplinary team and makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations. Participates in the management of medical emergencies. Provides discharge medication review, reconciliation, and counseling as appropriate. Actively identifies practice relates issues which require evaluation and facilitate clinical projects, quality improvement initiatives as needed to advance practice. Identifies, designs, and implements improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs. Maintains proficiency in preceptor roles. Develops student, resident, and staff training experiences/competencies and creates relationships for teaching and training opportunities. Facilitates specialty medication procurement, ordering, and dispensing procedures. Completes critical patient monitoring and reviews patient profile/chart to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub therapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failures. Communicates effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among staff.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy degree program.

Experience:

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency (preferred) or 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:

Licensure as a Doctor of Pharmacy by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. Certificate as a preceptor by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible. Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification preferred. BLS certification and Immunization Administration Certificate preferred. If technician holds an Immunization Administration Certification, BLS certification will be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service. Expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments. Excellent communication skills Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office and EHR tools #cb Current OU Health Employees – Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

PTO, 401

(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.