Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services in the ED at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. This role will primarily be focused and based in the Emergency Department and will also have other responsibilities depending on departmental need. Clinical responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to; participation in critical and acute resuscitations, traumas, and codes, support in the selection, procurement, preparation, monitoring and administration of medications, prospective medication order review, medication reconciliation, discharge patient consultation, drug information and education, precepting and training of pharmacy staff, residents, and students, and policy and pathway development, implementation and review including pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consultation, clinical effectiveness program (CEP) involvement, quality improvement and medication safety.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Eligible for/or current Florida Pharmacist License - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association PALS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• 4-7 years of hospital experience as a Pediatric Pharmacist (OR) PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatric Setting or PGY-2 Pediatric Residency (critical care emphasis preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic properties of medications as they relate to the pediatric population
• Knowledge of drug therapy management in acute pediatric conditions and pediatric and adult medical emergencies
• Knowledge of pharmacist roles in resuscitations and direct patient care activities, including critical medication dosing, preparation, and administration
• Ability to communicate and present information effectively in both oral and written form with all levels of hospital personnel and all patient groups
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting and serve as a liason between the pharmacy department and the nursing and medical staff
• Ability to perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, interactions, adverse effects and monitoring
• Ability to interpret medication orders, medication profile lists, and oversee the distribution of medications
• Ability to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient response to medication therapy regimens
• Ability to problem solve and think analytically
• Ability to provide supervisory oversight for technical staff related to medication preparation and dispensing
• Ability to troubleshoot in a timely manner including weekends and holidays
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, clinical/ medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Previous experience with Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN, Dose Edge, MILT4, Lexicomp, Vigilanz, and PC desktop systems or equivalent pharmacy systems
• Motivated and self- directed with a high degree of professional accountability
• Proficient in PC applications including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point