BMT Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Overview

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus

8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

Within Franciscan Health, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services for patient populations, responds to complex drug therapy issues, and provides leadership to improve medication use. The Specialist leads education efforts for Clinical Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Residents, and other healthcare professionals.

WHO WE ARE

• Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Coordinate and deliver ongoing staff education for clinical staff pharmacist.
• Direct and precept students and/or residents.
• Review adverse events related to the medication use process, recommend improvements to the medication use process, as needed, and ensure improvements are implemented.
• Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness, and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication.
• Attend and participate in local and system-wide committees to improve the medication use process.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care.

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Sign on Bonus available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT