Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Heart Failure

Description Entity:  Spectrum Health Grand Rapids

Shift Length:  8 hours

Butterworth and Meijer Heart Center and Heart ClinicSchedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. . A weekend rotation is possible every 4th-5th weekendJob Title:Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Department / Area:PharmacySUMMARYCoordinates educational programs and activities designed to enhance clinical drug knowledge of staff pharmacists and increase their participation in drug monitoring, pharmacokinetics and cost containment activities. Provides pharmaceutical care to patients in assigned area of practice, implement cost containment programs, provide, drug information, education and clinical services which enhance the effectiveness of drug therapy and minimize patient risk. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONBachelor’s Degree (5 year) in Pharmacy. Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the State of Michigan.Two years hospital pharmacy experience or a ASHP Pharmacy Practice Please see preferences for this position under the requirements tab.Effective teaching abilities. Competent pharmacokinetic skills. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills. Self directed. Independently mobile. Ability to make quality, independent decisions. Analytical and strong problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEASHP accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice. Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, CPR Certified. ACLS preferred. Clinical practice experience preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to drugs and other agents in the Pharmacy area. Possible exposure to a variety of contagious diseases. Exposure to a variety of attitudes, personalities and health related reactions from patients, families and visitors...ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Evaluates patients and orders, and takes a lead role in the ordering and interpretation of drug serum levels, using pharmacokinetic principles. Provides physicians with dosage regimen recommendations to enhance therapeutic outcomes reduce patients risk and reduce the cost of drug therapy. Provides drug information and educational services to hospital health care professionals, patients and families and assists staff pharmacists in responding to drug information requests. Serves as an information resource and clinical practice role model for staff pharmacists. Coordinates and implements departmental drug utilization review efforts and other process improvement activities necessary for meeting JCAHO requirements. Facilitates Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities in area of specialty and participates on other committees / task forces as member, consultant and/or chair. Coordinates the development, editing and dissemination of departmental publications for physicians and hospital staff. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation / compliance requirements. Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization. Provides information to senior levels of management on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect. Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities. Ensures that work-performed supports Spectrum Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care.Demonstrates knowledge of hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment.OTHER NON- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSNone These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The listed duties may be changed at the discretion of the incumbent's supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.~cb~

Requirements Prefer PGY2 - Cardiology, ACLS Certified, BCP and ASHP Accredited Residency. Cardiovascular Care: Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Hear Center is a new $35 million facility located at the Butterworth campus. The Heart Center performs 8,500.00 catherterization procedures and 1,000 open heart surgeries annually. More than 60 heart specialists practice medicine in our state of the art facility. Spectrum Health ranks first in volumes amoung Michigan hospitals that perform open heart surgery and leads the region in clinical programs, quality outcomes, and superior health care value. The Heart Failure Clinical Specialist will provide direct patient care to our Heart Center patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Clinical Specialist will serve as a primary information resource for the Heart Center and pharmacy staff, develop drug policy and practice guidelines, implement cost containment programs and represent pharmacy on a variety of Heart Failure related hospital committees. Spectrum Health offers a supportive environment for clinical research. Opportunity for an adjunct faculty appointment with Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy.Accredited College Of PharmacyCertification:-FTE:1.0Job Category:PharmacyShift:First ShiftSite:Butterworth HospitalDays Available:MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayVariable days