Insight Enterprises Inc

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Critical Care

Insight Enterprises Inc • $110K — $130K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Pharm.D. or equivalent from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a current pharmacist license.
  • Three years of relevant clinical experience or completion of Critical Care PGY1 or PGY2 residency recommended.
  • Thorough knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to work within interdisciplinary teams.
  • Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in daily patient care rounds to monitor and evaluate drug therapy.
  • Maintain and update patient profiles regarding demographics, allergies, and medications.
  • Inspect pharmacy records for appropriateness and safety of drug therapy.
  • Perform pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacy functions accurately and timely.
  • Promote safe and cost-effective medication therapy with clinical documentation and interventions.
  • Consult with Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee and participate in performance committees.
  • Engage in clinical rounding and prepare educational materials for staff.

Benefits

  • Paid Sick Time after 90 days of employment.
  • Paid Vacation Time after 90 days of employment.
  • Health, vision & dental insurance eligibility after 30 days.
  • Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance after 30 days.
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Critical Care Clinical Specialist provides quality pharmaceutical care defined as being responsible for assuring the provision of safe, efficacious and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients. The pharmacist will utilize integrate and routine communication with all health care professionals and the patient concerning medical care and quality of life with the emphasis placed on the monitoring and documentation of specific pharmacotherapy outcomes. The pharmacist provides assistance and in-depth drug information to medical personnel; performs operational/clinical functions or projects as assigned; meets qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. The pharmacist performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

DESCRIPTION:
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Participates in daily patient care rounds. Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, and therapeutic duplication and drug interactions. Discuss medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents all changes in patient and pharmacy records. Assumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients in the critical care areas (CCU, ICU). Provides timely, efficient, cost-effective and appropriate care.
  • Maintain and update patient profiles with demographics, allergies, and current medications on a daily basis. Promote the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible, but coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
  • Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patient as appropriate to the ages (Adult, pediatric, geriatric, adolescent, and psychiatric).
  • Inspects pharmacy records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care. Prevent detect, monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
  • Performs pharmacokinetics, IV to PO conversions, therapeutic interchanges, and other clinical pharmacy functions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Promotes safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy by participating in the provision and documentation of clinical pharmacy services and execution of medication utilization initiatives (e.g.; IV to PO, renal dosing). Responds to medication related inquiries from other health care professionals and patients. Document clinical interventions and cost avoidance as part of the departmental documentation program.
  • Serves as a consultant to hospital Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee and other hospital sponsored clinical and performance improvement committees.
  • Is active in clinical rounding, public speaking and presenting technical and financial data using PowerPoint presentation skills or similar format as assigned. Contribute to newsletter articles, in-services and educational material for pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals to promote pharmacy as a respected source of drug therapy information and disease management resource.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of system-wide pharmaceutical care programs to optimize drug therapy outcomes. Complete one clinical project per fiscal year. Project to be determined in collaboration with pharmacy clinical team.
  • Ensures all patient care provided meets or exceeds all regulations, statutes, and HFAP standards.
  • Reports daily to Clinical Pharmacy Manager on overall operations, projects assigned, and expectations of overall role.
  • Responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Counsels patients on discharge medications with ICU and Behavior health floor education as necessary) and coordinate meds to beds and interventions with Outpatient Pharmacy when needed.
  • Rotating shifts AM&PM.


JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:
  • Pharm.D. or equivalent from an ACPE- accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with appropriate State Board of Pharmacy. Critical Care PGY1,2 residency recommended or at least 3 years appropriate clinical experience is recommended. Board Certification Recommended. Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems.

Skills:
  • Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services. Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary team or committee. Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Problems solving ability and analytical thinking preferred.

Abilities:
  • Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately. Ability to work cooperatively with other members of Insight Hospital and Medical Center and pharmacy staff. Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, makes critical decisions, and responds to client concerns. Fosters a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Benefits:
  • Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
  • Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
  • Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
  • Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

About Insight Enterprises Inc

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Learn more about Insight Enterprises Inc
Size
11,624 employees
Market Cap
$3.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$172.6 million
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$8.3 billion
NASDAQ
NSIT
* Ladders Estimates

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