Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (Critical Care or Emergency Medicine)
ASHP, Ocala, FL, United States
This pharmacist will work either as an ICU pharmacist (in the Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU) or an Emergency Medicine pharmacist at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.
Responsibilities
ICU pharmacists participate in multidisciplinary rounds primarily in the Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU (approx. 75% of the time), and less frequently in other ICUs (approx. 25% of the time), rotating with the other ICU pharmacists to help maintain a diverse clinical skillset.
Emergency Medicine pharmacists provide care during trauma alerts, stroke alerts, cardiac arrests, rapid sequence intubations, and other medical emergencies in the Emergency Department.
Work with and help educate attending physicians, medical residents, advance practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and dieticians.
Promotes antimicrobial stewardship in the critical care environment.
Participatesin the evaluation and analysis of clinical data, medication use, drug and drug class monographs, policy review, and order set development in support of clinical toolkit maintenance.
Reviewsmedication orders to ensure appropriateness of drugs ordered, dosage, route and interactions. Adjusts medications dosage/schedule as appropriate for patient condition as per policy.Consults resources in clarifying unfamiliar or questionable orders.
Assists the department in addressing physician consults as needed. Provides timely retrieval of reliable drug information from available sources.
Ensures medications are safely dispensed to patients in accordance with age specific guidelines. Follows appropriate procedures for the sterile preparation of IV admixtures in compliance with USP 797/800 standards.
Communicates and interacts with patients, families and others in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner.
Assists in providing department education at all levels (students, residents, and new employees).
Contributes to a culture of patient centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.
Benefits
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.
Requirements
Graduate of a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education.
BS or Pharm.D degree.
Current Florida Pharmacist License or License eligible.
Completion of a PGY2 in critical care (preferred) or equivalent critical care experience.
Board certified in critical care or pharmacotherapy preferred.
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
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Responsibilities
ICU pharmacists participate in multidisciplinary rounds primarily in the Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU (approx. 75% of the time), and less frequently in other ICUs (approx. 25% of the time), rotating with the other ICU pharmacists to help maintain a diverse clinical skillset.
Emergency Medicine pharmacists provide care during trauma alerts, stroke alerts, cardiac arrests, rapid sequence intubations, and other medical emergencies in the Emergency Department.
Work with and help educate attending physicians, medical residents, advance practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and dieticians.
Promotes antimicrobial stewardship in the critical care environment.
Participatesin the evaluation and analysis of clinical data, medication use, drug and drug class monographs, policy review, and order set development in support of clinical toolkit maintenance.
Reviewsmedication orders to ensure appropriateness of drugs ordered, dosage, route and interactions. Adjusts medications dosage/schedule as appropriate for patient condition as per policy.Consults resources in clarifying unfamiliar or questionable orders.
Assists the department in addressing physician consults as needed. Provides timely retrieval of reliable drug information from available sources.
Ensures medications are safely dispensed to patients in accordance with age specific guidelines. Follows appropriate procedures for the sterile preparation of IV admixtures in compliance with USP 797/800 standards.
Communicates and interacts with patients, families and others in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner.
Assists in providing department education at all levels (students, residents, and new employees).
Contributes to a culture of patient centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.
Benefits
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.
Requirements
Graduate of a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education.
BS or Pharm.D degree.
Current Florida Pharmacist License or License eligible.
Completion of a PGY2 in critical care (preferred) or equivalent critical care experience.
Board certified in critical care or pharmacotherapy preferred.
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
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