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Position Summary This full-time (0.9 FTE) inpatient clinical pharmacist position is based at the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), a Level I trauma and academic medical center. The pharmacist will primarily support adult internal medicine, surgical, and specialty services during the day shift, with participation in a rotating overnight coverage schedule and work an average of one weekend every four weeks, depending on departmental needs. UNMH clinical pharmacists work within a service-based model, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams and participating in daily patient care rounds. Responsibilities include comprehensive pharmacotherapy management and active involvement in the development of clinical practice guidelines and institutional initiatives. Engagement in hospital committees that support both the department and the broader organizational mission is also expected. As part of our academic mission, the pharmacist will contribute to teaching and mentoring through precepting responsibilities for pharmacy residents and students from the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. Precepting opportunities include our PGY1 pharmacy residents, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). Detailed Responsibilities PROFESSIONALISM – Maintain professional environment in communications, duties, tasks, interactions and customer service PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS – Weigh, measure and mix ingredients; compound and prepare medication emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using mortar, pestle and funnel PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS – Fill prescriptions or orders from bulk stock; fill bottles, capsules and other package forms with measured amounts of medication according to prescription; type prescription or order information for identification and use of medication; attach label to container following dispensing format PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS – Maintain inventory records on narcotics and other controlled substances; maintain records on prescriptions or orders filled PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS – Ensure timely and accurate filling and delivery of physician's prescriptions or orders PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS – Prepare and dispense doses of medications as required to meet patient needs ADDITIVES – Mix and dispense additives for IV, IM and irrigating solutions FORMULARY – Review non-formulary drug requests and recommend formulary alternatives when possible PATIENT CARE – Enter physician prescriptions and orders into pharmacy computer system; review physician prescription or orders for completeness and appropriateness; perform prospective review of patient profile for drug interactions, allergies, dosing, route, and schedule DRUG THERAPY – Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in the selection and individualization of drug therapy for patients DRUG THERAPY – Confer with medical personnel to correct problems with physician prescription or orders; recommend changes in therapy with goal of enhancing patient care, increasing safety and decreasing costs; encourage adherence to formulary, IV to PO recommendations, clinical practice guidelines, and antibiotic selections INFORMATION – Provide concise, complete, applicable and timely responses to drug information requests from healthcare professionals and patients PATIENT CARE – Perform total parenteral nutrition monitoring and participation on the UNMH Nutrition Support Team, renal drug dosing, IV to PO conversion, anticoagulation therapy monitoring, antibiotic selection, pharmacokinetic monitoring and other monitoring duties as assigned PATIENT CARE – Participate in medication usage evaluations (MUE) and preparation of clinical practice guidelines PATIENT CARE – Perform pharmacy audits on a regular basis as required by department policy DOCUMENTATION – Document patient information and recommendations regarding drug therapy regimens in patient charts when appropriate; document clinical interventions in pharmacy department’s clinical documentation software CLINICAL PROGRAMS – Participate and document participation in departmental programs such as therapeutic drug monitoring, formulary auto substitution, IV to PO conversions and renal dosing COMMITTEES – Attend meetings and represent department or hospitals within hospital-related committees or the community, as assigned GUIDELINES – Participate in the development of clinical practice guidelines and implementation of clinical order sets COUNSELING – Provide counseling to patients in outpatient setting and at discharge from the hospital PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – Follow up on problems identified by pharmacy staff in their prescription or order coordination process; recommend process changes as needed QUALITY IMPROVEMENT – Develop, execute, and participate in quality improvement programs that enable the department to continue to improve pharmaceutical care to the patients SUPERVISION – Organize and guide the daily operational duties of the support personnel and co‑workers to provide best possible workflow; perform Charge Pharmacist duties when assigned EDUCATION – Participate in the education of UNMH healthcare professionals; train and educate residents, students and technicians LIAISON – Act as a liaison to nursing units and clinics COMMUNICATION – Facilitate interdepartmental communication and problem identification and resolution; provide communication between work areas and shifts to provide continuity of patient care SELF‑DEVELOPMENT – Participate in a program of self‑development that will allow the pharmacist to develop a high level of clinical or technical expertise specific to the particular area of practice OTHER – Perform other duties as assigned PATIENT SAFETY 1 – Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 – Demonstrate a proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 – Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 – Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 – Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Qualifications Education Program Graduate (essential) Board Certification (nonessential) Education specialization Accredited College of Pharmacy (essential) MS Pharm, PharmD, Pharmacy Therapy Board Certification within 3 Years (nonessential) Experience Pharmacy experience in a community or hospital pharmacy as a licensed pharmacist or intern (essential) Credentials CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuer within 30 days (essential) Pharmacist License in NM within 90 days (essential) NM Chemotherapy Certification (nonessential) Physical Conditions Medium Work: Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly (essential) Working Conditions Sub to credential failure obtain/maintain may result in termination (essential) Compensation Minimum Offer: $63.47/hr. Maximum Offer: $82.51/hr. Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Relocation Assistance Available Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights and 15% weekend day shift differentials. Department: Pharmacy – Inpatient – UH Full Time – FTE: 0.90 – Shift: Rotating #J-18808-Ljbffr UNM Hospital

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