Clinical Pharmacist II - Inpatient Pharmacy - Toledo Hospital - Part Time - Variable

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area�s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we�re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

Provides advanced pharmacy services, including drug information, pharmacokinetics, drug therapy monitoring, patient education, medication reconciliation, transition of care evaluations, and ensures compliance with controlled substance regulations. Responsible for directly supervising pharmacy support personnel and actively engaging and collaborating with all hospital personnel. Actively fosters an environment of service and care by striving to provide exceptional satisfaction for patients, families, physicians, nurses, and staff. Promedica�s Mission and Values guide decisions and actions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

1. Performs all duties of Clinical Pharmacist I, including medication order verification, preparation, and dispensing. 
2. Reviews targeted patient profiles and recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans, ensuring cost-effective therapeutic alternatives are considered. 
3. Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, adverse reactions, appropriate dosing, and therapeutic duplications.
4. Conducts patient education and counseling for inpatients and outpatients as requested. 
5. Collects medication history for inpatients and provides recommendations for revisions to discharge medication lists as directed. 
6. Contributes to antimicrobial stewardship activities, ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics. 
7. Participates in anticoagulant stewardship to enhance safety and efficacy of therapy. 
8. Verifies chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition orders, including validation of compounded items. 
9. Verifies pediatric orders and compounded items with precision and clinical appropriateness.

Drug Information and Escalation 

1. Assists in addressing drug information requests escalated from Clinical Pharmacist I and appropriately escalates more complex issues as necessary.
2. Provides guidance in evaluating evidence-based literature to support drug therapy decisions.

Supervision, Oversight, and Training 

1. Assists in training and mentoring pharmacy staff, fostering skill development and clinical excellence. 
2. Supervises and instructs pharmacy students during experiential rotations, ensuring high-quality educational experiences. 
3. Maintains effective communication mechanisms and contributes to constructive problem-solving within the team. 
4. Utilizes a team-based approach to decision-making and problem resolution, fostering trust and respect among colleagues.

Operational Support and Additional Responsibilities 

1. Supports daily pharmacy operations to ensure quality patient care and operational efficiency. 
2. Meets standards of behavior and builds successful collaborative relationships with team members. 
3. Performs other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs. 
4. Other duties as assigned

Education: PharmD degree or BSPharm with relevant experience post- 2006.

Skills: Experience in hospital pharmacy services, including unit dose, IV admixtures, medication reconciliation, and addressing provider questions.

Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year (full-time equivalent of 2,040 hours) in inpatient pharmacy practice.

License: License: Must be a registered pharmacist, licensed in good standing in Michigan and Ohio. Single facility based pharmacists must retain state licensure per site location.

Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support)

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.  For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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