Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department - Oklahoma Hospital/FT

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Overview:

The Emergency Department Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is an integral member of the healthcare team, providing advanced pharmacotherapeutic expertise to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the Emergency Department (ED). This role involves direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, medication therapy management, leadership and education initiatives within the ED setting.

Qualifications:

• Experience: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency with 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience in an emergency or critical care setting required.
• Preferred Experience: PGY-2 Residency in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care preferred.
• Required Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Certifications: Eligible for Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification (preferred in area of specialty practice).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Expertise and Patient Care:

* Collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to design, implement, and monitor individualized medication therapy plans.

* Provide real-time recommendations during medical emergencies, including trauma resuscitations, sepsis management, and cardiac arrests (e.g., ACLS and PALS protocols).

* Monitor and optimize drug therapy for acute and critically ill patients.

* Ensure appropriate dosing, especially for high-risk and narrow therapeutic index medications.

2. Emergency Medicine Protocol Development:

* Develop, implement, and review evidence-based treatment protocols and guidelines tailored to emergency medicine.

* Participate in antimicrobial stewardship by optimizing antibiotic use in the ED.

* Assist in the creation and revision of order sets for rapid response scenarios (e.g., stroke, STEMI, and anaphylaxis).

3. Medication Safety and Quality Assurance:

* Support medication reconciliation upon patient admission, transfer, and discharge.

* Monitor for and prevent adverse drug events, medication errors, and interactions.

* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing medication safety and patient outcomes in the ED.

4. Education and Training:

* Provide education to ED staff, including physicians, nurses, pharmacy students, and residents, on emergency pharmacotherapy and medication safety.

* Precept pharmacy residents and students in clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.

* Stay current on advancements in emergency medicine pharmacotherapy and disseminate knowledge through formal and informal education.

5. Leadership and Collaboration:

* Serve as a subject matter expert in emergency medicine pharmacotherapy.

* Actively participate in ED rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

* Collaborate with hospital committees to advance clinical pharmacy practices in emergency care.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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