At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy or Clinical Manager. The Clinical Pharmacist must have a Pharmacy degree from an accredited Pharmacy School, and be licensed in the State they practice.
Serve as an active member of the pharmacy team. Assist with development of clinical programs, clinical monitoring, medication reconciliation, formulary management, cost containment programs, and improved pharmacoeconomic outcomes. Build and enhance professional relationships with all departments, staff, and patients. Communicate effectively to promote clinical initiatives, provide patient care and education, and promote pharmacy initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages: from infancy through geriatric. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital.
PRIMARY POSITION ROLES:Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, and national guidelines
Assists with the development of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and clinical pathways as approved by appropriate committees
Monitors drug therapy regimens for allergies, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, adverse drug reactions, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications
Coordinates the selection and safe use of alternative medications in response to medication shortages
Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective medication use issues in collaboration with the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (P&T)
Serves as a subject matter expert for the committee
Prepares and presents drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reaction reports, and pharmacy interventions summary to P&T
Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts
Reads and evaluates the medical literature for studies supporting the pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomics programs
Provides training and education to pharmacy team regarding pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic initiatives
Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current programs
Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff
Ensures productive, collaborative relationships with staff members and within the community
Participates in community education programs as available (e.g., diabetes classes, health fairs, smoking cessation)
Contributes to the advancement of the profession through presentations at local, state, and national meetings
Is an active participant of the Antimicrobial Stewardship program
Assists with creating an antibiogram annually
Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department, with a strong focus on clinical activities
Prepares reports on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic activities including financial impact
Assist in the development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy
Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs
Maintains all required training and education per department requirements (e.g. HealthStream, myLearning, Continuing Education)
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations
SECONDARY POSITION ROLES:Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed
Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times
Perform special projects as requested
SKILLS USED TO PERFORM:
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize
Pharmacist skills
Presentation skills
Financial management skills
Stress Management skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current license to practice Pharmacy in state and maintains all required CE
Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent - PharmD preferred
Previous Cardinal Health pharmacist experience or previous hospital pharmacy experience
Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification preferred.
Three years related Hospital Clinical Pharmacy experience and/or Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency preferred.
Maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and responds to emergent/Code Blue situations as a member of the critical care team during assigned shift.
Maintains active membership in American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients
Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric
CRITICAL DEMANDS:
Customer oriented at all times - must be diplomatic
Work within a diverse workforce
Pressure to perform in emergency situations
Overall decision-making responsibility
Constant interruptions
Ability to handle multiple projects
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!