The O.R. clinical pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including drug distribution and clinical services.  The O.R. Clinical Pharmacist will manage satellite operations in the most cost effective manner, directing day-to-day operations and continuously improving service to meet customer needs.  The OR clinical pharmacist monitors drug therapies in the peri-operative setting for each patient and collaborates with physicians, CRNAs and other healthcare providers to identify optimal alternatives if and when needed in order to provide excellence in medication related care.

Schedule

Full Time, Variable Shift

Every 3rd Weekend

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Education:

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.

Pharm. D. required; a B.S degree with at least 5 years hospital based, patient care experience may be considered in lieu of Pharm. D.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Current pharmacist license in the State of Illinois required.

Advanced Training/Certification (Residency / Board Certification) is preferred

Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification required within 12 months of hire /transfer.

Experience:

One year Memorial Medical Center Experience or prior OR experience preferred

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrate commitment to continuous development in pharmacy practice
Demonstrate strong leadership skills especially in the area of clinical pharmacy practice

1. Proactively assesses prescribing to promote the best use of medications and promotes more cost effective drug regimens in the peri-operative setting.

2. As needed, serves as a pharmacy representative to various Medical Center committees or work groups as they relate to clinical pharmacy practice

• Provides Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee support through presentations for formulary management or quality improvement

3. Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from pharmacy areas to all O.R. areas

Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

4. Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

5. Participates in ongoing training/orientation / inservices for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and peri-operative staff. Serves as an educational resource for pharmacy staff, students, residents, physicians and nurses.

6. Partners with pharmacy managers and peri-operative staff to develop performance expectations and provides feedback for performance appraisals

7. Develop productivity measures; provides ongoing monitoring for productivity

8. Ensures all state, federal or other regulatory requirements are met regarding medication security in the peri-operative areas or dispensing from the O.R. Satellite

9. Detects, monitors, documents and reports adverse drug reactions, medication errors and drug recalls.

10. Participate in or lead at least 1 quality improvement initiative on an annual basis

11. Supervises the narcotic process for dispensing, returns and monitoring waste and insures compliance with all regulatory requirements for controlled substances

12. Facilitates medication changes due to shortages, P & T formulary decisions and/or deletions by suppliers

13. Works closely with pharmacy supervisors to develop or recommend changes to policies and procedures for O.R. pharmacy operations. Participates in

14. Monitors physician orders to assure adherence to criteria and formulary requirements for medications used in the OR

15. Provides coverage for department staffing as needed

16. Provide annual documentation of professional self-development (i.e. Relevant continuing education, professional meeting attendance, certification)

17. Participate in O.R. standing meetings as required

18. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:
    • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do.  I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.
    • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills.  I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities.  I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.
    • INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion.  I will behave honesty and ethically.  I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.
    • STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  I will promote healthier communities.

19. Other duties as assigned