Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Advanced Clinical Pharmacist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The advanced clinical pharmacist practices the profession of pharmacy with the utmost code of ethics demonstrating the organization’s mission and values. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective selection and utilization of medications for the patients in which they serve. The clinical pharmacist uses advanced knowledge, skills, and professional judgment in all aspects of his or her work. The clinical pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary rounding team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals in a knowledgeable and professional manner. In addition, the advanced clinical pharmacist is expected to lead pharmacy services within the hospital by serving or chairing hospital committees, presenting at conferences and contributing to publications, and providing regular, formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams. The advanced clinical pharmacist is responsible for one or more specialty services within the hospital, such as infectious disease (ID), critical care, and pediatrics, among others. Adherence to all regulatory and medication safety guidelines are at the forefront of all actions and decisions made within the practice of the clinical pharmacist.

• Leads committees responsible for establishing and implementing medication-related policies and procedures (e.g. Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Medication Safety, Antimicrobial Management Program)
• Demonstrates leadership within the pharmacy department through a documented record of improvements in and contributions to pharmacy practice
• Maintain ongoing commitment to advancing the profession in the area of pharmacy practice in which they serve
• Provides regular, formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams in their field of expertise.
• Models, mentors, and encourages pharmacy students, residents, and colleagues in a manner that fosters highly professional pharmaceutical care and high personal standards of integrity.
• Performs all responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist as outlined below.
• Verifies Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) orders for accuracy and appropriateness. Intervenes when orders are unclear or potentially unsafe or inappropriate
• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Follows facility practices and procedures for documentation in the patient’s medical record. Trouble shoots/clarifies Centralized Order Entry (COE) orders.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques, USP 797 & 800 guidelines.
• Evaluates Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for appropriateness based on facility policies and guidelines or ASPEN guidelines or recommendations as appropriate
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law. In addition follows corporate policies and procedures related to the dispensing and monitoring of controlled substances.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, indications and therapeutic duplications
• Based on knowledge & expertise, develop, assist, implement, and execute all drug therapy management protocols including, but not limited to; pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation dosing, IV to PO, pain management, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy-directed dosing.
• Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed for drug-bug mismatch, de-escalation and duration of therapy.
• Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner. Shares good catches and clinical outcomes to pharmacy leadership to elevate pharmacist interventions and services. Reviews medication related events that have occurred to prevent recurrences.
• Sustains the formulary by instituting drug therapy modifications for formulary compliance, SKU reduction and management of shortages as applicable.
• Evaluate and respond to patient-specific drug information questions from clinicians.
• Provides drug information to patients and their families/performs applicable medication reconciliation.
• Ensures CPW rules/alerts are being reviewed and completed in a timely manner. Utilizes Vigilanz/CPW to document clinical interventions. Communication for consults, documentation for the permanent medical record or for other disciplines will occur in the permanent electronic health record.
• Documents all required double checks per facility practice
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication-use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned
• Participates in rounds and/or direct follow up with providers. This may include interdisciplinary rounds, rounds with individual providers, onsite/in person follow up with providers, and via phone or written communication based on urgency/ability to meet with provider in person.
• Participates in the nursing, physician, or ancillary team onboarding and staff meetings as appropriate to explain clinical pharmacy services and educate on new drugs or updated clinical guidelines.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel
• Maintains current pharmacist licensure, and maintains competence required for current job title/position. Pursues board certification or other training/certification for clinical area of expertise based on job role.
• Participates in local and/or national pharmacy organizations, and pursues research, publication and speaking opportunities.
• Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information. Complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.
• Is able to work with automated systems. Is granted Automated Dispensing System (ASDS-Pyxis) /Meditech access and privileges. . Models and encourages use of technology safety functions for patient care and educates to avoid workarounds (e.g. Use of BCMA, CDSS in Meditech, Smart Pumps with guardrails, Use of Clinical Pharmacist Workflow).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or Pharm D. degree in Pharmacy Required
• Graduate of an accredited PGY-1 residency program; or equivalent experience Preferred
• Graduate of an accredited PGY-2 residency program Preferred
• Five years’ inpatient hospital experience Preferred
• Three years’ HCA inpatient hospital experience Preferred
• Maintains current pharmacist licensure Required
• Pharmacist Board Certification Preferred
• Certifications in the specialties for the position as determined by facility needs. Potential certifications may include: SIDP, MAD-ID, CPPS, among others. Required

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital is a purpose-guided healthcare provider. We are a four-story, 150,000-square-foot hospital. We have 70 private beds and a six-bed private ICU. We provide a full range of acute care services including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging, and inpatient and outpatient surgery. Other services include cardiac catheterization, laboratory, pharmacy, and a full range of support services. Our Emergency Department (ED) is approximately 14,500 square feet. Our ED consists of 22 private treatment rooms, an EMS entrance, and a helicopter pad.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Clinical Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.