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Clinical Specialist Pharmacy Maternal, Neonatal & Ped Med NN

NCH

NAPLES, FL

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SKILLS
Advanced Life Support (ALS), Adverse Events, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Community Health, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Disease, Drug Therapy, Emergency Management, Establish Priorities, Fellowship, Formulary, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Medications, Medicine, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Neonatology, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, People Management, Performance Management, Pharmacy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Reconciliation, Regulations, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
NAPLES, FL
POSTED
1 day ago
  • DEPARTMENT: 27070 - Pharmacy NN
  • LOCATION: 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
  • WORK TYPE: Full Time
  • WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day


ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Specialist Pharmacy Maternal, Neonatal & Pediatric Medicine is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, evidence-based medication management. Pharmacotherapy services provided include but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Provides direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in practice setting with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel. Are aligned with the target interdisciplinary programs and services to deliver medication therapy management to ensure maternal, neonatal, and pediatric pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the health system. Serves as departmental resource and liaison to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. Provides medication and practice-related education/training to staff members and actively serves as preceptor for Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) students and pharmacy residents. Participates in clinical pharmacy committees and multidisciplinary committees. This position reports to the System Pharmacy Clinical Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Other duties may be assigned.

Provides direct medication therapy services and pharmaceutical patient care to assure and promote drug utilization activities that are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based practices, and regulatory standards.

Maintains proficiency in pharmacy services and clinical pharmacy programs.

Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers within decentralized patient care areas to provide patient-centered care.

Identifies high-risk patients and implements interventions to improve quality and safety.

Makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.

Participates in the management of medical emergencies.

Provides accurate safe, timely medication review, reconciliation, and counseling as appropriate.

Maintains proficiency in decentralized pharmacy services and clinical pharmacy programs.

Maintains proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems.

Communicates effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and assures continuity of pharmacotherapy care between shifts and among staff.

Actively participates in stewardship activities and restricted medication programs.

Facilitates medication procurement, ordering, and dispensing procedures.

Oversees pharmacy operations and technician practice/activities as defined by state laws.

Participates in clinical pharmacy committees and multidisciplinary committees.

Identifies, designs, implements, and tracks improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs, routinely benchmarks against local and national best practices.

Actively identifies practice related issues which require evaluation and facilitate clinical research projects, quality improvement initiatives, or healthcare provider education as needed to advance practice.

Assist in developing and maintaining the hospital formulary, guidelines and use evaluations, and clinical pathways

Assures pharmacy is an integral part of the health-care delivery system and facilitates enhancement and expansion of pharmacy services/programs.

Participates in policy and order sets development/review.

Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement of pharmacy residents and pharmacy students and other staff members.

Maintains proficiency in preceptor roles and actively emulates education/mentorship skills.

Develops training experiences/competencies and creates new relationships for teaching and training opportunities.

Provides education/competencies to pharmacists, providers, nurses, and other healthcare staff on protocols, guidelines, and department initiatives as appropriate.

Understands and applies principles and concepts of Performance Improvement.

Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvements and seeks to improve job skills.

Serves as a role model, demonstrates creativity, cooperation, innovation, peer support.

Consistently contributes to department goals; Takes active role in training new staff, is proactive in working toward department goals.

Participates in quality management programs, pharmacy committees, and interdisciplinary committees with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve, evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions, and providing guidance and education to staff on departmental and institutional management priorities, projects, or initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

State of Florida Pharmacist license.

Meets ONE of the Following Criteria:

o Completion of a PGY-2 ASHP-accredited Pediatrics Pharmacy Residency program (Board Certification attainment in pediatrics required within 18 months of hire)

o Active Pharmacy Specialty Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCPPS)

o At least 3 years of Pediatric/Neonatal clinical hospital pharmacist experience (Board Certification attainment in pediatrics required within 18 months of hire)

Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification - Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification - Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Intermediate computer knowledge required: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Windows

Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated interpersonal and team skills are essential.

Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service is essential.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision, with the ability to set priorities and make critical decisions.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D)

Board of pharmacy specialty certification(s)

Epic willow end-user experience

About the Company

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NCH

NCH Corporation is a global provider of industrial, commercial and institutional maintenance products and services. With offices and manufacturing plants on six continents, our 7,500 employees serve clients in 54 countries across the globe. We are a privately held, family owned business headquartered near Dallas in Irving, Texas.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1919
WEBSITE
https://www.nch.com