Job Summary:

• Actively round in patient care areas, interacting with healthcare professionals, 
• Proactively review medication orders for the purpose of reducing risk of inappropriate drug therapy from both clinical and fiscal perspective.
• Round outside of the pharmacy a minimum of 30-50% of scheduled hours.
• Focus review on high-risk medications, duplicate therapy, interactions and targeted drug review.
• Provide patient education and consultation as requested or appropriate.
• Follow-up with the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator areas of concern or for assistance in resolving problems identified.
• Make recommendations both orally and written related to appropriate use of drug therapy.
• Provide follow-up and tracking of recommendations and document in a timely manner to show clinical and cost/benefit of these recommendations inpatient care.
• Document interventions and follow-up throughout the shift or prior to the shift ends.
• Participate in continuing education programs and competency programs that assure adequate clinical knowledge of drug therapy and patient care.
• Provide formal and informal education to healthcare professionals and staff on a routine basis related to information from rounds or other problems identified.
• Complete a minimum of 6 educational programs per year, which can including health fairs, inservices, memorandums, newsletters, staff meetings, formulary drug class review, drug review, etc.
• Document education provided, date and time. 
• Provide necessary follow-up with re-education

Skills on Resume: 

• Clinical Pharmacy Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Patient and Healthcare Professional Interaction (Soft Skills)
• Documentation and Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Problem-Solving and Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Continuous Learning and Education (Soft Skills)
• Educational Program Development (Hard Skills)
• Patient Care Focus (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Evaluate all medication orders to determine appropriateness of drug therapy.
• Enter drug orders into computerized databases and review patient medication profiles for interactions and duplication of therapy.
• Research patient information and clarify orders with physicians, as necessary, to assure safe drug use and reduce potential drug toxicity.
• Document interventions and report medication events and adverse drug events prospectively.
• Supervise the preparation of medications for patients and hospital departments and assure delivery in a timely fashion.
• Ensure routine rounds occur on time.
• Process “stat” and now orders promptly.
• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of IVs medications, verify any necessary calculations and aseptic technique is utilized
• Sign-off on medication orders and labels, with appropriate signature or initials, to indicate approval by a pharmacist for distribution in relation to the medication order.
• Follow hazardous medication preparation guidelines to ensure safe preparation.
• Continually review method for delivery of order to the pharmacy, when not rounding, so medication orders are processed timely and dispensed.
• Provide drug information as requested or deemed necessary.

Skills on Resume: 

• Pharmaceutical Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
• Time Management (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Supervisory Skills (Soft Skills)
• Problem-Solving Skills (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Utilize medical reference material, hospital formulary, and drug use guidelines effectively to promote rational, cost-effective medication use.
• Document education provided, date and time as part of medication order entry or through the intervention pathway.
• Provide appropriate follow-up and written documentation to healthcare professionals as requested or deemed appropriate.
• Adhere to Federal and State laws, regulations of governing agencies such as DEA, JCAHO, OSHA, etc., and hospital/department policies regarding drug use, documentation and control.
• Complete medication storage area inspections routinely and document these inspections
• Review and understand regulations and standards. 
• Communicate these as requested or necessary as part of appropriate medication utilization.
• Oversee storage, distribution, and auditing of Controlled Substances.
• Ensure accurate inventory and distribution records
• Complete at least one random review of Anesthesia or patient care records monthly, for accuracy of documentation in relation to medication orders. 
• Document any discrepancies and communicate to Pharmacy Supervisor or Manager.
• Participate in performance improvement programs, medication event reporting, adverse drug event reporting, medication usage evaluations, and quality monitors designed for pharmacy.

Skills on Resume: 

• Documentation and Record-Keeping (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Inspection and Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Knowledge and Communication (Hard Skills)
• Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Accuracy in Documentation and Review (Hard Skills)
• Communication and Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting within established timeframes.
• Identify areas to target for improving appropriate medication utilization.
• Review medication event reports, assist with investigation and analysis of root cause.
• Report adverse drug events, investigate reported adverse drug events, and assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Make recommendations for action plan to correct or prevent future events.
• Actively participate in performance improvement teams and committees
• Regularly attend and complete assigned tasks in relation to these committees.
• Participate and contribute to target drug monitoring programs and cost/benefit recommendations to provide clinically appropriate and cost-effective therapy.
• Provide input into budget variances, revenue generation concerns and identify areas for potential medication cost targeting.
• Monitor and coordinate at least one investigational drug study approved by MLHS, in conjunction with the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator. 

Skills on Resume: 

• Data Collection and Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Medication Utilization Review (Hard Skills)
• Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Adverse Drug Event Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Performance Improvement (Soft Skills)
• Cost and Benefit Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Budget and Revenue Management (Hard Skills)
• Investigational Drug Study Coordination (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Ensure staff educated on protocol and follow-up to make sure required documentation is complete. 
• Submit appropriate paperwork to ensure proper billing and revenue generation for pharmacy participation.
• Complete one newsletter article per year.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Review and understand all new and revised policies.
• Regularly attend staff meetings to provide input and receive information related to pharmacy services and health system changes.
• Regularly review e-mail, newsletters, and memorandums to keep current with changes or newly implemented procedures.
• Provide feedback and input into the departmental operation and recommendations for new or revised policies and procedures.
• Review of two of the following by Clinical Coordinator and Director of Pharmacy
• Drug information newsletter, drug monograph, class review, or written response to a drug information question on a topic requested based on need of the pharmacy or organization
• Submit and conduct a formal disease state and treatment lecture

Skills on Resume: 

• Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
• Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Policy Analysis and Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Educational Skills (Hard Skills)
• Meeting Participation (Soft Skills)
• Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Development of programs, strategies, and systems for service improvement or expansion in acute care clinical services. 
• Develop and monitor clinical dashboards and quality metrics related to the departmental goals and specific clinical pharmacy services. 
• Participate in the evaluation of outcomes related to pharmacy clinical services. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Department of Pharmacy's strategic plan in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. 
• Develop policies and procedures and treatment guidelines encompassing clinical pharmacy services as necessary. 
• Participate in order set, protocol, and treatment plan development. 
• Partners with Epic staff to update Epic functionality for enhanced clinical care to include providing best practice alerts.
• Serves as P&T Co-Chair for region and system. 
• Supervises P&T clinical pharmacist specialists.
• Assists with coordinating agenda, meeting materials, and ad hoc subcommittees. 

Skills on Resume: 

• Clinical Program Development (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis and Dashboard Creation (Hard Skills)
• Outcome Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
• Policy and Procedure Development (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration with IT Systems (Hard Skills)
• Leadership in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) (Soft Skills)
• Administrative and Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Partners with P&T Chair to develop and maintain strong provider relationships. 
• Serves as lead provider communicator for crucial conversations involving medication orders/requests with potential concerns (clinical, safety, and/or cost).
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and supervises pharmacy interns and certain specialized clinical pharmacists
• develop performance standards, conducts performance appraisals consistent with Hospital policy and procedures. 
• Participates in School of Pharmacy faculty evaluations for acute care clinical services provided at UCH. 
• Participates in pharmacy resident training/education.
• Develops new and improved services through constant evaluation and innovation to enhance clinical pharmacy services. 
• Establish best practices in clinical service areas to improve patient care outcomes. 
• Evaluate formulary compliance identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies identified through internal and external benchmarks. 
• Assists with ensuring compliance with regulatory standards related to clinical pharmacy services.

Skills on Resume: 

• Clinical Communication (Soft Skills)
• Leadership and Supervision (Hard Skills)
• Education and Training (Hard Skills)
• Service Development and Innovation (Hard Skills)
• Best Practices Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Formulary Management (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Performance Evaluation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Ensure pharmacist competency related to the clinical provision of pharmacy care. 
• Oversees medication therapy management protocols, competency assessment, and related policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing drug shortages and high-cost medications by providing clinical expertise related to the utilization, alternative therapies, and impact on service. 
• Coordinates provider meetings for clinical decision-making and serves as point person for provider and pharmacy staff communication/decision plans.
• Participates in multidisciplinary committees and performance improvement teams. 
• Serves as a liaison with other departments to facilitate problem-solving and communication. 
• Coordinates with other hospitals within the system to standardize clinical services. 
• Supports clinical program needs in the Metro region. 
• Attends unit and management hurdles. 
• Routinely meets and coordinates with clinical pharmacy supervisors. 
• Exhibits leadership in facilitating and evaluating appropriate medication use evaluation within the organization.

Skills on Resume: 

• Clinical Pharmacy Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Medication Management (Hard Skills)
• Coordination and Communication (Soft Skills)
• Multidisciplinary Team Participation (Soft Skills)
• Liaison and Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
• Standardization of Clinical Services (Hard Skills)
• Leadership and Program Support (Soft Skills)
• Clinical Program Support and Regional Coordination (Soft Skills)