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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)
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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Job Summary:
This role delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. They coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate the care provided by health team members.
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives >90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist has received specialized training in their dedicated area of practice and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy in their respective practice area. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will act in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist maintains established departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives.
Essential Functions:
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
Serves as point of contact for patients care coordination throughout hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and serve as a subject matter expert in area of specialty.
Patient focused activities may include but are not limited to in-person/telephonic pharmaceutical care clinics or patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, consult agreements and programs to support ministry and/or state-wide initiatives
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
Advanced pharmacy degree - Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
Valid state issued ID (required)
Immunization Certified (preferred)
Experience:
2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)
1 year of leadership experience (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Administer non-intravenous medications
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Budgeting & Financial Acumen
Evaluate employee performance
Analyzing data or information
Scheduling
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirement
Handle hazardous drugs
Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
Computer knowledge - MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
Subject matter expert for medications in area of practice, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
Regulatory compliance
Develop SMART goals and objectives
Utilize SBAR format
Provide medication education
Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting
Work in a complex team environment
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Customer service for internal and external customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Coaching and mentoring
Organization
Stress management
Relationship building
Time-management
Training:
EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer:
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department: Pharmacy - St. Elizabeth
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.