Clinical Specialist Pharmacist, Evening Critical Care

Overview

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Description

TheEvening Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Ipractices as a clinical expert in specialty practice area(s).Cross coverage of all critical care locations will be required for vacations, rotating weekends, and holidays. The Evening Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist position rotates monthly from Evening Critical Care I (ECC I EUH Tower ICUs and CVICUs) to Evening Critical Care II (ECC II EUH Main ICUs). The specialist provides expertise in pharmacokinetic consults, order verification, code blue response, rapid sequence intubation response, and code stroke back up response. Eligible candidates should have their PharmD, PGY2 critical care residency or equivalent experience (5-7 years of clinical experience) in critical care, and be eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia. Board Certification is encouraged and supported. Experience precepting students and residents is also preferred.

• In addition to direct patient care activities, this position is responsible for ensuring appropriate medication therapy and clinical outcomes for the institution related to specialty area.

• Monitors drug therapy regimens and performs daily in-depth patient profile review to assess, monitor and recommend appropriate drug therapy as applicable.

• Consistently evaluates, intervenes, and documents adverse drug reactions, medication variances and clinical interventions beyond institutional protocols.

• Prevents and/or resolves drug-related problems to ensure safety, efficacy, and cost-efficiency by consulting with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents.

• Answers drug information questions with in-depth knowledge of research designs, methodologies, and biostatistics.

• Oversees the work performed by pharmacy students, technicians, and pharmacists to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with state, federal and organizational regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

• ASHP- Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 and 2 Residency or Fellowship or equivalent experience in the specialty area.

• Relevant Pharmacy Specialty Board certification is preferred.

• Active Georgia Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure with attempt to register for 60 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required within 1 year for all positions with Code Blue coverage responsibility.

Clinical Specialist Pharmacist Salary:

• $61.11-101.82/hour

• The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance, and internal equity.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Pharmaceutical Services

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 125399

Job Category Pharmacy

Schedule Other

Standard Hours 40 Hours

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