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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Critical Care, UofL Health-University of Louisville Hospital, Days,

Employer
UofL Health
Location
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Closing date
Aug 26, 2021

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Position Type
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty Area
Other
Work Setting
Health System
Hours
Full-time
Overview:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes for patients. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist actively participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds, medication order evaluation and verification, drug distribution, technician supervision, and clinical services including medication histories, pharmacokinetic dosing, drug information requests, and patient counseling to ensure the best medication therapy outcomes. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will participate in development of new programs, services, practices, and facilitate scholarly and professional development activities in their area of expertise. Major job responsibilities 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 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring associated with the provision of safe, effective and economical pharmacotherapy for all patients. They will serve as a subject matter expert collaborating with pharmacy leadership in the development and implementation of clinical pharmacy services and ensure compliance with policies and procedures at UofL Hospital.

Qualifications:
Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy is required. Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Specialty Residency required plus 3 years of experience in specialty area OR Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency required plus 5 years of experience in specialty area OR 10 years of experience in specialty area.Experience: At least three years of practice experience in the area of specialty in addition to the residency training is required. Experience in project or program coordination. Leadership experience in planning and setting direction for a department, team or program is preferred.License & Certification: Registered pharmacist or eligible for registration in Kentucky. Current board certification by Board of Pharmacy Specialties within area of expertise if available, otherwise general board certification required. Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from AHA or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.

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