Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist? At TriStar Skyline Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for the ED and all associated areas (eg. Pediatrics, Trauma, Urgent Care) including pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consultation.

2. Provide Pharmacy review of medication orders prior to administration and ensure safe and effective drug therapy for ED patients.

3. In coordination with Clinical Coordinator, prepare formulary documents for new Emergency Department requests, protocols, policies, and order sets and make recommendations regarding place on formulary. Develop guidelines to ensure appropriate use of high-cost and/or specialized drugs used in the ED.

4. Participate in the development of medication use management programs within this facility including clinical guidelines, critical pathways, disease management, and drug use programs.

5. Acts as a preceptor to students and/or residents when applicable.

6. Participate in the professional development and competency of clinical staff. Functions as a role model and as an educational resource for pharmacy staff.

1. • Serve as a resource to the Emergency Department. Provide inservices and lectures to medical staff and other healthcare providers when applicable.

8. Keeps informed of all local, state and federal laws covering the storage, handling and dispensing of drugs and for interpreting each prescription order to determine that it meets all legal requirements.

9. Keeps informed of the action, side effects and proper usage of all new drugs as they are made commercially available as well as of all investigational drugs being studied at this institution.

10. Maintains awareness of contemporary trends in the profession through the professional literature and regular attendance at professional organization meetings, institutes and seminars.

11. Provides patient specific medication teaching for discharge medications when appropriate.

12. Focus on cost avoidance and cost savings due to medication use in the Emergency Department.

13. Assist with medication reconciliation process for patients admitted to facility through the ED.

14. Assist in obtaining medication allergies and reactions from ED patients.

15. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Meditech or other required operating systems, Order Scanning Systems, Automated Dispensing Units, Packaging Equipment, Physician Order Entry, and Clinical Integration to systems.

16. Maintain effective communication with Skyline directors and leadership teams on emergency department management opportunities

17. Supervise and direct support Personnel

18. Work with Staff and Clinical Pharmacists with dosing and coverage of all patients in the hospital when called upon.

19. Work with Quality and Pharmacy on Medication reconciliation, Stroke, SCIP, and all Core measures.

1. Participates in special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Department Specific Criteria:

• Performs assigned department based monitoring duties in a timely manner.
• Directs activities of work area effectively and establishes priorities.
• Gives a thorough, concise report at change of shift, within allotted time. Communicates incomplete assignments, and potential patient concerns to monitor in order to ensure continuity of medication therapy.
• Serves as a role model to others:
• Consistently on time and ready to work at start of shift
• Supports and assists in meeting departmental goals
• Displays good work habits
• Does not leave work area unattended
• Maintains neat and clean working environment
• Demonstrates knowledge and personal mastery of required job functions, internal communications and operating systems; i.e. Clinical Pharmacology, UP-TO DATE, Meditech, ADM’s.
• Accountable for maintaining and improving own job knowledge, skills and competence.

• Completes annual education requirements and competencies/skills assessments as needed. TB test as scheduled.
• Education profile is completed and updated on an on-going basis on the individual attendance program form.
• Attends all staff meetings on scheduled work days and if scheduled off, reads and signs-off the minutes of those meetings.
• Attends all mandatory in-services as scheduled.
• Participates in department or hospital committees, task forces, and/or provide departmental education.
• Assists with the orientation of new employee(s) and/or orients current employee(s) to improve in a specific area.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of department QI by identifying problems and offering solutions.
• Investigates inconsistencies in drug therapy including recognition and documentation of possible adverse drug reactions
• Work with facility Clinical Coordinator to improve documentation of clinical pharmacy interventions
• Participates and documents information as requested for Medication Use Evaluations or Drug Studies.
• Coordinates and serves as an information source for medical and hospital staff regarding the effects and use of medication.
• Promotes and recommends appropriate, cost-effective alternatives to drug therapy.
• Interfaces with physicians and nurses to develop quality, cost effective therapeutics through clinical pathways.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the Director in accordance with established policies and accrediting agencies.
• Fulfills the responsibilities of a staff pharmacist when called upon. (SEE Staff Pharmacists description)

Qualifications:

• Licensed Tennessee Pharmacist.
• Post graduate Emergency Medicine residency, equivalent experience, and/or advanced training preferred
• 3 years experience as a Clinical Pharmacist in a hospital setting
• 3 years of experience in area of specialty highly recommended

Degree of Supervisor Required:Minimal -individual proceeds on his/her own, in compliance with policies, procedures, and practices prescribed by immediate supervisor.

Employees Supervised: Pharmacy Technicians and other pharmacy staff as needed.

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.