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C0007 Franciscan Health Lafayette
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Non-Exempt
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What they do
A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
$136,559 / year median in Indiana
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central 1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904 The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services for patient populations, responds to complex drug therapy issues, and provides leadership to improve medication use. The Specialist leads education efforts for Clinical Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Residents, and other healthcare professionals. This position collaborates with other Franciscan Alliance medical staff and facilities to achieve best practices and optimal outcomes for all patients.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Collaborate with allied health disciplines to provide quality patient care. Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications. Coordinate and deliver ongoing staff education for clinical staff pharmacist. Direct and precept students and/or residents. Lead cost effective formulary management initiatives. Review adverse events related to the medication use process, recommend improvements to the medication use process, as needed, and ensure improvements are implemented. Review literature and publications in area of specialization, and recommend improvements to the medication use process. Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness, and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication. Attend and participate in local and system-wide committees to improve the medication use process. Draft, review, and revise medication related policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care.QUALIFICATIONS
Required Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Preferred Doctorate Pharmacy 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Required 3 years In area of specialization Required 1 year PGY-2 Pharmacy residency Preferred Registered Pharmacist (RPh)- State Licensing Board Board Certified in applicable area of specialty or pharmacotherapy (if specialty area not available)
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- American Heart Association As required by unit