Clinical Pharmacist

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care and Internal Medicine will provide collaborative pharmaceutical care to patients at the St. Luke’s Anderson Campus. The provider will educate students, residents, fellows, and other members of the healthcare team; develop policies, operating procedures, and protocols as needed; provide drug information; and participate in a variety of committees and performance improvement groups. Additionally, the pharmacist will work in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and various service lines to monitor drug utilization, adverse drug reactions, therapeutic regimens, and patient and provider safety. The pharmacist will provide direct patient care for all patients on the critical care service and will provide care to internal medicine patients based on severity of illness and need. The pharmacist will attend codes and rapid responses as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. + Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. + Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). + Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. + Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. + Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. + Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. + Develop service line clinical pathways as necessary. + Monitors effectiveness and staff compliance with clinical programs in coordination with the Clinical Coordinator for Network Pharmacy Services. + Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator in developing and implementing clinical activities for pharmacy staff. + Educates medical residents/interns, pharmacy residents, case managers, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and students. + Assists in developing pharmacy policies and procedures as needed + Mentors pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and students. + Interacts with health care professionals; participates in medical rounds as needed. + Participates in order entry and related monitoring activities, including: + + Allergy and allergy history clarifications + Medication history + Drug selection + Drug appropriateness for condition + Interactions including drug/drug, drug/food, and drug/lab + Renal and hepatic function + Culture and sensitivity + INR/PTT/PT and other related lab values + TPN formulation + IV to PO streamlining + Pain management + Pharmacoeconomics + + Implements and coordinates investigational protocols as required and in cooperation with the investigational drug service. + Provides drug information. + Attends committee meetings as required. + Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to age of the patient treated. + Completes and maintains departmental competencies as related to the position. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (lhn.org/EOE)