Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy / CVICU
Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy / CVICU
Overview:
Where you matter as much as the work you do
Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.
Description:
7am-3:00pm / Full Time / 40 Hours
This is a position in the Cardio Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), the patient population includes cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, and mechanical circulatory support. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist practices as a clinical expert in specialty practice area(s). In addition to direct patient care activities, this position is responsible for ensuring appropriate medication therapy and clinical outcomes for the institution related to specialty area. Practices as a clinical expert in specialty practice area. Develops and promotes advanced clinical practice based upon recent evidenced based practice. Practices under existing and establishes new collaborative practice agreements to enhance pharmaceutical care. And ensures institution-wide appropriate therapy and institutional outcomes in specialty area.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
ASHP- Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 and 2 Residency or Fellowship or equivalent of 5 years’ experience in the specialty area.
Active Georgia Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure with attempt to register for 60 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 1 year for all positions with Code Blue coverage responsibility.
Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications
Relevant Pharmacy Specialty Board certification is preferred.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.