Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus
8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237
Within Franciscan Health, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services for patient populations, responds to complex drug therapy issues, and provides leadership to improve medication use. The Specialist leads education efforts for Clinical Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Sign on Bonus available (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT- Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications.
- Coordinate and deliver ongoing staff education for clinical staff pharmacist.
- Direct and precept students and/or residents.
- Review adverse events related to the medication use process, recommend improvements to the medication use process, as needed, and ensure improvements are implemented.
- Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness, and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication.
- Attend and participate in local and system-wide committees to improve the medication use process.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care.
QUALIFICATIONS- Required Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
- Preferred Doctorate Pharmacy
- 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Required
- 3 years In area of specialization Required
- 1 year PGY-2 Pharmacy residency Preferred
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - State Licensing Board
- Board Certified in applicable area of specialty or pharmacotherapy (if specialty area not available) - . Required within 24 months
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association As required by unit
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:Never or Rarely
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
