Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology (Hybrid)

The University of Kansas Health System

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
  • State licensed pharmacist in the primary practice state
  • ACLS certification from American Heart Association
  • PALS and/or NRP certification as applicable
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association
  • Completion of accredited pharmacy residency (PGY-1/PGY-2) preferred
  • Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Participate in performance improvement efforts to enhance pharmaceutical care
  • Attend patient care rounds and assess drug therapy for safety and cost-effectiveness
  • Flex schedule to support staffing needs and coverage during high-demand periods
  • Process medication orders promptly by conducting order entry and verification
  • Conduct patient-specific medication profile reviews and adjust doses as necessary
  • Report medication incidents and participate in safety review activities
  • Provide education and mentorship to pharmacy residents, students, and interns

Benefits

  • Opportunities for remote work within a hybrid model
  • Embedment within clinic settings for direct patient interaction
  • Participation in residency program development and educational presentations
  • Support for continuing education and professional development
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration opportunities
Full Job Description
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology (Hybrid) Medical Pavilion Position Summary / Career Interest: The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients in the ambulatory setting. This consists of ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of pharmaceuticals. In addition, the pharmacist ensures patients have appropriate access to prescribed medications and are provided with medication education as well as adherence tools when needed/appropriate. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities. All our Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacists are embedded within our clinics in addition to having remote opportunities on average at least 1 day per week. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions - Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. - Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. - Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need. - Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders. - Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction. - Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems. - Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate. - Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff. - Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, providing mentorship, and collaborating on presentations and projects. - Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. - These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience - Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university. Preferred Education and Experience - Completion of an accredited pharmacy post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residency program). Required Licensure and Certification - Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy in state of primary practice site. - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) certification as necessary. - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification as necessary. - Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Licensure and Certification - Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification in chosen area of specialty. Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-56074 Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

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