ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to Director of Clinical Pharmacy or Local Hospital Director
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs clinical pharmacy duties under the direction of the Director. The Clinical and Operational Clinical Pharmacist IV support the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, appropriate cost-effective medication therapies.
Estimated % Time
Key Responsibility Area
35%
Drug therapy Management
30%
Comprehensive Medication Therapy Management
15%
Education & Training
10%
System Policy and Protocol Development
10%
Evaluation of Quality and Effectiveness of Care
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise o
Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Performs all duties of Clinical Pharmacist I, II, and III. Communicates effectively orally and in writing within department as well as to all external customers. Establishes productive, collaborative relationships with staff and community members. Exhibits professional behavior in all interactions.
Supervision, Oversight, and Training
Contributes to multi-level education development and deployment. Precepts pharmacy learners as applicable. Incorporates training and education of frontline staff into daily workflow. Works collaboratively with all pharmacy staff to create an environment which supports optimal patient care.
Clinical System Pharmacist IV Additional Responsibilities
Provides antimicrobial therapy oversight. Provides anticoagulant therapy oversight. Provides critical care medication therapy oversight. Provides and/or supervises comprehensive wrap around medication therapy services including medication history collection, inpatient reviews, medication stewardship, patient education, prior authorization facilitation, referral procurement, and discharge medication reconciliation preparation via system process. Assists and supports the development, implementation, and management of clinical pharmacy services through idea sharing, process development, and feedback review. Provides ongoing clinical drug information consultation and clarification to practitioners. Assists in the completion of drug information requests escalated from clinical pharmacist I or II. Escalates requests appropriately if needed. Responsible for MEC/P&T subcommittee preparation work (formulary reviews, MUEs, research, etc.) within corresponding service line.