Pharmacy Clinical Oper Spec

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacy Clinical Oper Spec today with Wesley Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary: Under general supervision of a Pharmacy Manager, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for directly overseeing and participating in all aspects of the hospital medication use system. Must take personal responsibility and accountability for patient medication-related outcomes. Should represent themselves, the pharmacy department, and the medical center in a positive and courteous manner, assisting all customers promptly. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Pharmacy services are provided 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Schedule may vary according to the needs of the medical center/department and may include weekend, shift, holiday, on-call, and additional hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.
• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles timely and accurately; maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
• Delivers clinical, patient medication problem-based care according to the standards defined within the American Society of Health -System Pharmacist (ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Standards.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge in pharmacy practice.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
• Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are made as a patient advocate.
• Collaborates with the patient, significant other, and healthcare providers in providing patient care.
• Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness, and cost of evaluating, planning and delivering patients care.
• Supports and promotes the organization’s safety and risk management programs.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, state/federal laws, regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties, TJC and ASHP standards.
• Recommends drug discontinuation or dosage alteration when indicated (Within or below 1.5 standard deviations of the mean on rule override occurrences where there is no documentation).
• Evaluates drug therapy orders for appropriateness of dosage, route, interval, schedule, and duration throughout patient's hospital course; makes recommendations for change when appropriate.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner (expectation of 2-5 ADRs).
• Obtains and uses clinical lab data to evaluate appropriateness of drug product selection and/or dosage regimen (Within or below 1.5 standard deviations of the mean on rule override occurrences where there is no documentation).
• Contributes to the quality and effective operations of the department.
• Completes and documents inspection of liaison areas, if assigned.
• Effectively communications oral and/or written therapeutic recommendations or other aspects of drug therapy to patients, i f assigned (expectation of 600 -1500).
• Selects drug products or processes that are effective, cost beneficial, and promote patient compliance.
• Participates actively and consistently in pharmacy programs designed to reduce medication- related costs (i.e. IV-to-PO switches, therapeutic interchanges, etc.) (expectation of 40-100 meets).
• Identifies and assists with implementation of core practice changes within the assigned area (expectation of 2-4 scenarios).
• Provides documentation of unique interventions or interactions with physicians that significantly impact the care of a patient; excluding situations identified by Meditech, policy and procedure, etc. (expectation of 3-7).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Registration, Licensure or Certification

• Current licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Kansas

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR (WFH Pharmacists exempt)

Preferred Registration, Licensure or Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) verification course through American Heart Association “ACLS Provider” or American Red Cross

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) verification through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross

• Board Certified as Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other recognized specialty practice area Registered as a preceptor with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy

Required Education or Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Preferred Education or Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

• Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY1)

• Pharmacy Specialty Residency Program (PGY2) Previous hospital experience

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, TJC, and professional practice standards

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Children's Hospital, the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Pharmacy Clinical Oper Spec 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.