Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine / Med Surg Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine / Med Surg at MaineHealth in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description Description Maine Medical Center Professional – Clinical
Req #: 36577 This position will be focused on providing high quality patient care, education and research for patients on our internal medicine, med-surg units, and oncology units at Maine Medical Center.
Core functions may include but are not limited to the following:
Work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of medication use through optimizing drug selection, ensuring safe medication use, and reducing drug expenditures.
Assessment of the appropriateness of therapeutics
Provide alternative regimens as needed
Integrate laboratory and clinical data to assess clinical progression related to therapeutics
Identify drug interactions and pharmacokinetic issues
Communicate directly with patients and/or their families on all aspects related to internal medicine, med-surg, and oncology pharmacotherapy in promoting high levels of knowledge, engagement, and adherence.
Serve as a resource for drug information during and after rounds to healthcare givers.
Demonstrate commitment to supporting our pharmacy student and residency programs (PGY-1 Pharmacists and PGY-2 pharmacists)
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education:

The Clinical Pharmacist role reviews medication orders for safe and effective medication use; collaborates with physicians and other health care personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes; and formulates recommendations based on current literature and evidence-based practice.

License/Certifications:

Current applicable state(s) license with Board of Pharmacy required.

Experience:

Previous pharmacist experience preferred. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual’s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact todd.nevins@mainehealth.org MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.