The Clinical Pharmacist will provide advanced collaborative pharmaceutical care to patients on their units.  The pharmacist will work in collaboration with providers, nurses, and pharmacy leadership to recommend and monitor the medication utilization, adverse drug reactions, and therapeutic regimens of patients.

The Clinical Pharmacist shall serve as a clinical leader in their area and act as a liaison between the pharmacy staff, the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, and the NMC Pharmacy Manager. The Clinical Pharmacist shall, according to standard procedure: 1.) Facilitate the delivery of clinical services and the resolution of unresolved problems related to the clinical services in their area of expertise; 2.) Act as the Pharmacy Department representative for hospital wide initiatives in their subject area; 3) Be responsible for assuring the accurate and timely delivery of the drug information and other clinical services to patients and other health care providers; 4.) Enhance the delivery of the clinical pharmacy services through the development of a personal clinical practice, development of the clinical abilities of the staff, and education of the pharmacy students/residents.

1. Clinical Practice

1. Develop and maintain an area of clinical expertise in practice area. Staffs in a patient care area providing order entry and verification and clinical pharmacy services.
2. Routinely rounds with multidisciplinary team and contributes to care of patients in aspects related to medication usage.
3. Maintains clinical skills knowledge to cross cover for other areas.
4. Supports clinical services/programs including Pharmacokinetics, Automatic Renal Dosing, Antimicrobial Stewardship, IV to PO Conversion Program, VTE prophylaxis and pharmacist’s order entry and intervention assessment.
5. Monitors patient drug therapy for patients in the clinical practice area to ensure efficacious, safe, and cost effective drug therapy.
6. Promotes rational and economic drug use through professional interactions with the medical staff and medical staff committees.
7. Oversees the medication history intake program at Northport, completing any training, education, or competency assessment related to the maintenance or expansion of the program.
8. Leads the Leap Frog Medication Reconciliation process for data collection, reporting, and follow-up.

1. Performance Improvement

1. Chairs or participates as an active member on hospital and department committees. (i.e. P & T, Critical Care, Stroke, Trauma, Pain Management, Critical Care, Code Blue, Sepsis, Infection Prevention, Heart Failure, Residency Advisory Committee, etc.)
2. Monitors the medication use process on a routine basis and reports inconsistencies to improve mediation safety within the hospital. Actively participates in at least 1 Core Measures or other performance improvement activity each year.
3. Documents improvements in patient outcomes and cost containment efforts in the department’s clinical intervention system. 
4. Routinely reports Medication Events and proposes ideas to decrease events including development and revision and implementation of order sets.
5. Participates in other performance improvement activities, as assigned by the Clinical Pharmacy Manager or other manager.
6. Assumes responsibilities of the Team Leader or Pharmacy Manager, as assigned, in his/her absence.

1. Education and Training

1. Oversees all aspects of maintaining and supporting clinical services/programs, including staff development and competency assessment of all areas of expertise. Serves as an expert resource to staff.
2. Works with management to develop competency areas and checklists and trains new pharmacists in those areas.
3. Provides drug information to physicians, staff, and co-workers through direct contact, committee participation and quarterly staff educational programs
4. Presents at least 2 Clinical Updates, continuing education programs or poster presentations at local, state, or national meetings each year.
5. Serves as a resource for residency research, student research or conducts at least one research project (MUE acceptable) each year.
6. Maintains a clinical pharmacy rotation for students/residents. Participates in all aspects of student or residency training for area of expertise.

1. Human Resources

1. Maintains professional performance and behavior.
2. Positively contributes to patient and employee satisfaction.

1. Compliance

1. Has working knowledge of all State and Federal laws and regulations affecting the practice of pharmacy
2. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook - Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. - Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. - Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. - All other duties as assigned

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.

• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.

• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Must hold a current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Alabama. Must be an Alabama pharmacy preceptor or eligible. The candidate must have developed an area of personal clinical practice, contributing regularly to patient care, and has exhibited a commitment to maintain a level of practice well beyond that required of staff practitioners.

This position requires a:

• S. or PharmD. Degree required, with
  • Completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY1 Residency and 2 years’ minimum hospital experience or
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant hospital staff experience or
  • Completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY1 Residency and a PGY2 Residency in relevant area (such as Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Pharmacotherapy)
  • BPS certification in area of expertise within 12 months of employment
• Experience precepting pharmacy students and/or residents or training pharmacists

Membership and active participation in professional pharmacy organizations is expected.  Leadership experience is preferred.  Work experience on multidisciplinary teams and participating on Medical Staff Committees is preferred.  Must possess effective communication and supervisory skills.  Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Preferred skills-

• BPS certification BCPS), or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment is preferred. 

• Excellent Listening Skills present a warm, friendly, and empathetic demeanor demonstrating active listening techniques
• Clear and Concise Communication Skills able to articulate information, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise professional and grammatically correct manner
• Consistent Professional Demeanor maintain professional attitude and behavior at all times
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills demonstrate empathy with patients and family members in tone, language, questions and demonstrate patience, caring, sensitivity, empathy, and cultural competency throughout job responsibilities
• Computer/Technology Competency:
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Able to multi-task using multiple computer databases/platforms/applications

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK CONTEXT

Environmental

• Exposure to contaminants
• Exposure to hazardous conditions
• Close physical proximity
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Psychological

• Contact with others
• Occasionally deal with unpleasant or angry people
• Daily use of electronic mail
• Engage in face to face discussions
• Frequent use telephone
• Work with group or team

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Physical activities include: Talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and/or using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls).
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Possible exposure to disease, infection and hazardous materials.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.

OTHER JOB FACTORS

• Must be pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.
• Must be able to file and maintain records.
• Must be careful about detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
• Must be willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Must be honest and ethical.
• Must be able to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.