Clinical Pharmacist - Westwood, United States - The University of Kansas Health System

Description

Position Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Care

Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Job Description Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients. This consists of ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole.
• Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient - focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost - conscious treatment regimens.
• Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need.
• Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders.
• Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction.
• Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems.
• Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate.
• Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.
• Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, providing mentorship, and collaborating on presentations and projects.

*Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

*Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• Pharmacist licensure in state of primary practice site required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as necessary
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification as necessary

Preferred:

• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification in chosen area of specialty
• Internship ~ Completion of an accredited post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residency program)

Additional Job Description

Behavioral Competencies

Accountability (Ownership, Initiative, Trust and Respect, Continuous Learning/ Improvement):

• Takes personal responsibility for completing assigned activities and seeks new opportunities to provide high-quality work/service; looks for ways to improve individual performance
• Is clear about daily tasks and shows a flexible, proactive approach to accomplishing responsibilities in the face of changing situations (e.g. patient emergencies)
• Shows respect in every interaction and builds trust; demonstrates adherence to code of conduct
• Shows willingness to learn new technologies, tools or systems, and is eager to gain new skills

Customer Focus (Customer Expectations and Needs, Service Improvement, Cross-functional Collaboration)

• Understands personal and practical needs of all customers and takes appropriate action to meet expectations for quality care and/or service
• Has self-awareness of own behaviors; makes changes in behavior to improve the service experience; is aware of how personal actions affect the customer experience; adjusts personal behaviors as needed to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within and across work units to deliver the best customer experience

Planning & Decision Making (Planning and Organization, Problem Solving, Time Management, Effective Use of Resources)

• Plans daily routine to properly organize tasks and demonstrates the flexibility to meet immediate customer needs effectively and efficiently
• Proactively asks open-ended questions to clarify and resolve underlying issues; escalates issues promptly and responsibly as necessary
• Allocates time appropriately to effectively handle multiple priorities and varying workload
• Demonstrates stewardship through the identification and appropriate use of available resources (time, equipment and supplies)

Communication (Interpersonal Skills, Effective Communication, Managing Crucial Conversations)

• Listens well, shows a positive attitude and modifies tone and delivery to effectively meet the needs of the customer
• Demonstrates self-awareness and gathers thoughts before speaking to deliver clear messages that are easily understood by others

ADA Physical Demands

How much on the job time is spent on the following physical activities?

• Stand: Over 2/3
• Walk: To 2/3
• Sit: To 2/3
• Use hands or fingers to manipulate, keyboard, handle or feel: Over 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms below the waist: Under 1/3
• Reach with hands and arms to the shoulders: Under 1/3
• Reach with hands and arms above shoulders: Under 1/3
• Bend to waist level: Under 1/3
• Bend to the floor: Under 1/3
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or squat: Under 1/3
• Driving/Operating machinery: None

Does this job require that force be exerted, or weight be lifted?

Pounds of Force to Push or Pull

• Up to 10 pounds: Under 1/3
• Up to 25 pounds: None
• Up to 50 pounds: None
• Up to 100 pounds: None

Lifting

• Up to 10 pounds: Under 1/3
• Up to 25 pounds: None
• Up to 50 pounds: None
• Up to 100 pounds: None

Carrying

• Up to 10 pounds: Under 1/3
• Up to 25 pounds: None
• Up to 50 pounds: None
• Up to 100 pounds: None

Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

• ☒Please note that pre-employment vision testing is required
• ☐ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• ☐ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• ☐ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• ☐ Peripheral vision (ability to observe and area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• ☐ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• ☐ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• ☒ No special vision requirements

Does this job have any special hearing requirements? Please specify..

• ☐Specify hearing requirements
• ☒ No special hearing requirements

Work Environment

How much on the job time is spent on the following conditions?

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): None
• Extreme cold (non-weather): None
• Extreme heat (non-weather): None
• Risk of radiation: None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous materials and waste: To 2/3
• Outdoor weather conditions: None
• Computer workstation or office setting: Over 2/3
• Vibration: None

Does this job have exposure to the following conditions?

• Exposure to blood and body fluids: No
• Exposure to airborne pathogens (biological, bacterial, viruses): No
• Exposure to airborne particles: No
• Exposure to fumes: No
• Exposure to lasers: No
• Work in high places (greater than 4 feet off of the ground): No
• Working near moving mechanical parts: Yes
• Exposure to noise greater than 80 dB (loud - very loud): No

Population Served

• ☐ Patient with exceptional communication needs
• ☐ Patient with diverse culture/language (e.g. in Spanish and Sign)
• ☐ Patient with diverse religious backgrounds
• ☐ Patient with psycho-social needs
• ☐ Patient with physical disabilities
• ☒ All Populations
• ☐ Does not have patient contact

Age of Population Served

• ☒ Neonate (birth - 28 days)
• ☒ Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
• ☒ Pediatric yrs)
• ☒ Adolescent yrs)
• ☒ Adult yrs)
• ☒ Geriatric (65 yrs & older)
• ☐ Non-age Specific Task (N/A)
• Understands needs of others and willingly takes the H.E.A.T. by remaining calm and positive under high stress situations

Relationship Management & Teamwork (Building Productive Relationships, Knowledge Sharing, Collaboration)

• Is approachable, builds rapport, and uses formal and informal networks to facilitate achievement of departmental and organizational goals
• Willingly shares information, materials and know-how to contribute to and achieve common objectives
• Works as a team player in a diverse workforce and looks for ways to improve interactions with all co-workers, contributing to a welcoming and helpful environment

Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition ID:
R-23374

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