Description
Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Med Safety today with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.
Benefits
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Med Safety. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The advanced clinical pharmacist practices the profession of pharmacy with the utmost code of ethics demonstrating the organization's mission and values. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective selection and utilization of medications for the patients in which they serve. The clinical pharmacist uses advanced knowledge, skills, and professional judgment in all aspects of his or her work. The clinical pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary rounding team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals in a knowledgeable and professional manner. In addition, the advanced clinical pharmacist is expected to lead pharmacy services within the hospital by serving or chairing hospital committees, presenting at conferences and contributing to publications, and providing regular, formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams. The advanced clinical pharmacist is responsible for one or more specialty services within the hospital, such as infectious disease (ID), critical care, and pediatrics, among others. Adherence to all regulatory and medication safety guidelines are at the forefront of all actions and decisions made within the practice of the clinical pharmacist.
Leads committees responsible for establishing and implementing medication-related policies and procedures (e.g. Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Medication Safety, Antimicrobial Management Program)
Is primarily responsible for the direction of one or more service lines with respect to pharmacy service lines (e.g. cardiovascular, pediatrics, critical care, etc.)
Demonstrates leadership within the pharmacy department through a documented record of improvements in and contributions to pharmacy practice
Maintains ongoing commitment to advancing the profession in the area of pharmacy practice in which they serve
Provides regular, formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams in their field of expertise
Models, mentors, and encourages pharmacy students, residents, and colleagues in a manner that fosters highly professional pharmaceutical care and high personal standards of integrity
Performs all responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist as outlined below
Verifies Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) orders for accuracy and appropriateness and intervenes when orders are unclear or potentially unsafe or inappropriate
Interprets medication orders (verbal and written), transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately, follows facility practices and procedures for documentation in the patient's medical record and trouble shoots/clarifies Centralized Order Entry (COE) orders as appropriate
Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques, USP 797 & 800 guidelines
Evaluates Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for appropriateness based on facility policies and guidelines or ASPEN guidelines or recommendations as appropriate
Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and follows corporate policies and procedures related to the dispensing and monitoring of controlled substances
Ensures safe, appropriate, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug- laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, indications and therapeutic duplications
Based on knowledge and expertise, develops, assists, implements, and executes all drug therapy management protocols including, but not limited to; pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation dosing, IV to PO, pain management, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy-directed dosing
Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed for drug-bug mismatch, de-escalation and duration of therapy
Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner, shares good catches and clinical outcomes to pharmacy leadership to elevate pharmacist interventions and services and reviews medication related events that have occurred to prevent recurrences
Sustains the formulary by instituting drug therapy modifications for formulary compliance, SKU reduction and management of shortages as applicable
Evaluates and responds to patient-specific drug information questions from clinicians
Provides drug information to patients and their families and performs applicable medication reconciliation
Ensures CPW rules/alerts are reviewed and completed in a timely manner, utilizes Vigilanz/CPW to document clinical interventions and ensures communication for consults, documentation for the permanent medical record or for other disciplines occurs in the permanent electronic health record
Documents all required double checks per facility practice
Participates in the quality improvement and medication-use review activities of the department and collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned
Participates in rounds and/or direct follow up with providers. This may include interdisciplinary rounds, rounds with individual providers, onsite/in person follow up with providers, and via phone or written communication based on urgency/ability to meet with provider in person.
Participates in the nursing, physician, or ancillary team onboarding and staff meetings as appropriate to explain clinical pharmacy services and educate on new drugs or updated clinical guidelines
Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel
Maintains current pharmacist licensure, and maintains competence required for current job title/position. Pursues board certification or other training/certification for clinical area of expertise based on job role
Participates in local and/or national pharmacy organizations, and pursues research, publication and speaking opportunities
Attends orientation, education, and training programs and reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information and complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards
Is able to work with automated systems. Is granted Automated Dispensing System (ASDS-Pyxis) /Meditech access and privileges. Models and encourages use of technology safety functions for patient care and educates to avoid workarounds (e.g. Use of BCMA, CDSS in Meditech, Smart Pumps with guardrails, Use of Clinical Pharmacist Workflow)
Performs other duties as assigned
Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement"
What qualifications you will need:
B.S. or Pharm D. degree in Pharmacy Required
Graduate of an accredited PGY-1 residency program OR Certifications in the specialties for the position as determined by facility needs. Potential certifications may include: SIDP, MAD-ID, CPPS, BSPS among others. Required
Graduate of an accredited PGY-2 residency program Preferred
Five years' inpatient hospital experience Preferred
Three years' HCA inpatient hospital experience Preferred
Maintains current pharmacist licensure Required
Pharmacist Board Certification Required/OR
Certifications in the specialties for the position as determined by facility needs. Potential certifications may include: SIDP, MAD-ID, CPPS, among others. Required
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women's health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Med Safety opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
