UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients and members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist performs medication order evaluation and verification, drug distribution, sterile and extemporaneous compounding, technical supervision, and clinical services. Major
include: medication order evaluation (to include but not limited to appropriateness and effectiveness) and verification, drug distribution support, technician supervision, clinical intervention, formulary management, and resource for nursing and physician medication related inquiries. The position requires the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals from all clinical disciplines regarding activities related to the improvement of medication use.
Ensures that all activities are consistent with overall hospital objectives. The position demonstrates competence to provide pharmaceutical care for neonatal (birth-discharge), pediatric (birth to 11 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (19-65), and geriatric (66-over) patients.
Delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patientsReviews medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness and efficacyDiscusses medication order clarifications with prescriber, update orders to reflect communicated changes, and notify involved personnelDocuments all pharmacy interventions in patient electronic medical record and integrated clinical decision support systemMonitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactionsProvides pharmacokinetic consultations and other dosing recommendations as requiredPrevents, detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medications errorsParticipates in the drug therapy management of medical emergencies (code blue, etc.)Performs both admission history and discharge medication review and/or counseling in order to facilitate the admission/discharge/transfer of patientsProvides operational support to Clinical Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists as determined by departmental needResponds to drug information requests and optimize pharmacotherapy regimens utilizing current evidence-based literaturePromotes and demonstrates rational, cost-effective drug therapyParticipates in formulary management by converting non-formulary orders to formulary alternatives when possible; enforces the use of the non-formulary medication request ordering procedure and validate patient’s home medication, when applicableAssists in the procurement of medication when necessary, including verification of home medication supply, when applicableFacilitates the implementation of clinical and operational initiativesRecommends and evaluate drug inventory par levelsDocuments clinical consultations and cost avoidance as part of the departmental clinical documentation programDevelopments of formulary monograph or medication use evaluation (MUE) as assigned by pharmacy leadershipServes as a mentor to pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and residents, when applicableProvides guidance and supervision to certified pharmacy techniciansPrecepts pharmacy students during IPPE and APPE rotations as necessaryPrecepts PGY1 residents and PGY2 residents, as appropriateParticipates in scholarly activities including but not limited to research, publications, and poster presentationsOther Functions:Executes hospital and pharmacy policies and proceduresInvestigates and resolves automated dispensing cabinet-related issuesUtilizes medication carousels to resolve drug distribution-related issuesParticipates in orientation of new staff membersCompletes sterile compounding training, including hazardous medications, and demonstrates competency on a frequency defined by the Sterile Compounding SupervisorCompletes extemporaneous compounding training, including hazardous medications, and demonstrates competency on a frequency defined by pharmacy leadershipCovers assigned shifts as determined by departmental needFacilitates investigational drug studies with assistance of Investigation Drug Service Manager and/or other personnel involved in the drug studyAssists in development of policies and procedures as assigned by pharmacy leadershipDemonstrates effective communication skillsUtilizes advanced communication skills to convey and demonstrate clinical pharmacist expertiseForms collaborative relationships with pharmacy team members and other members of the healthcare teamMaintains involvement in pharmacy department or hospital committeesAchieves and maintains satisfactory working relationships with pharmacy leadership, pharmacy staff and other departments throughout the system, including committees and administrationAttends departmental staff meetingsMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional
Graduated from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy (required)
Licensed or license eligible as a pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (required)Certification:Current board certification by Board of Pharmacy Specialties® (preferred)Current certification in Basic Life Support or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire (required)Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as determined by pharmacy leadership (required)