Overview:

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Department Overview:

Identify and implement best practice of safe medication processes throughout the medication- use systems to improve and sustain medication safety and patient safety culture within organization

Evaluate, categorize, and trend medication safety reports

Investigate medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and identify system deficiencies

Manage and update the drug library within the Smart Pump infusion system and other systems and devices that are used for drug delivery to optimize safety

Actively contribute, and provide leadership in related committees, groups or initiatives related to medication safety

Participate in preparation of reports intended to document the impact and quality of medication safety initiatives

Participate in root cause analysis and lead subsequent solution efforts

Professional engagement and communication with various disciplines and specialties

Provide researched, accurate, and timely responses to safety concerns presented by safety, quality, pharmacy, nursing, physician, and other disciplines and specialties

Assess compliance with regulatory standards

Working Conditions: Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Subjected to interruptions in work flow, requiring excellent multitasking skills. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls, drug information, or medication safety inquiries.

Physical Demands:  

Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs). Frequent prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment. Manual dexterity and mobility.  Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

The Medication Safety Clinical Pharmacist works collaboratively with the Kettering Health Medication Safety Officer.  Participates in various multidisciplinary teams related to safe medication use, patient safety, policy review, and others as necessary.   Continually prioritize the efficient use and maintenance of the Drug library within the Intravenous Smart Pump system.  Develop and provide necessary education on a system wide level related to safe medication practices.  Proactively track, trend and analyze medication safety data to identify areas for opportunities to enhance medication and patient safety.  Reviews high volume, high risk, and problem prone or critical aspects of care processes for prioritization of potential medication safety improvements or initiatives.  Serves as a resource to the organization on medication safety matters.  Assists in the development and review of pharmacy, hospital or organization related medication use policies and procedures related to safe medication safe practices and comply with regulatory standards.  Proactively engages with all pharmacy sites, pharmacy leadership, staff, and other team members to promote medication safety practices.

Skills and Experience:

Knowledge – The clinical pharmacist should have a broad understanding of:

Strong knowledge of medication effectiveness and impact of medications on patient care

Health care technologies used in the medication selection process

Pharmaceutical care

Clinical expertise

Change management concepts

Ability to review information and data to help in designing clinical programs

Concepts of risk and prioritization, statistics, population data

Performance improvement methodologies and tools

Standards of practice related to medication use

Accreditation process, standards, and regulations

Skills - The Clinical Pharmacist should demonstrate excellence in the following skills:

Verbal communication and presentation (small and large group)

Written communication, editing

Active listening

Time management

Project management

Analytical

Safe system/process design

Abilities - The Clinical Pharmacist should possess the ability to perform the following:

Facilitate practice change

Collaborate with staff at all levels

Effectively provide education

Synthesize solutions

Apply standards of practice to improve patient care

Apply defined strategies and protocols

Function proactively vs. reactively

Write clear and concise policy and procedures

Minimum Education:

Graduated with B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy

Required Qualifications:

Licensure: Active Registered Pharmacist License in the State of Ohio 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

Three years inpatient hospital pharmacy experience and or completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program

Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships

Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to schedule and workload changes

Professional presentation and demeanor

Collaboration skills and effective written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing Pharmacy Practices and Pharmacy professionals