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HCA Healthcare Internal Medicine Pharmacist Specialist in Wichita, Kansas
Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Pharmacy Clinical Oper Spec opening with Wesley Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
Benefits
Wesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a Internal Medicine Pharmacist Specialist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Shift: 50% days/50% nights
Our Pharmacy teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Here is some of what you can expect from being a Pharmacist with us:
Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles, timely and accurately. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles
Delivers clinical, patient problem-based care according to the standards defined within the American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Standards
Oversees, coordinates, or performs activities associated with potential exposure to hazardous drugs/cytotoxic drugs
Acquires and maintains current knowledge in pharmacy practice to promote optimal patient outcomes
Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others by serving as a preceptor for staff, students, residents and other medical professionals
Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are made as a patient advocate
Collaborates with the patient, significant other, and healthcare providers in providing patient care
Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness, and cost in evaluating, planning and delivering patient care
Supports and promotes the organization’s safety and risk management programs
Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, state/federal laws, regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties, TJC and ASHP standards
Takes a leadership role within the pharmacy department and hospital, and advances pharmacy practice and patient care services within adult medicine
Evaluates drug therapy orders for appropriateness of dosage, route, interval, schedule, and duration throughout patient's hospital course; makes recommendations for change when appropriate
Timely and effective management of orders assigned to your challenge queue
Appropriately documents clinical care via progress notes on a daily basis
Completes assignments accurately and on time
Takes initiative in identifying ways that drug costs can be minimized through appropriate use of drugs within specialty area (expectation of completing at least two such projects annually)
Provides didactic lectures/presentations to healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, physicians, residents and nurses within area of specialty (expectation of one didactic lecture per year)
Grows and maintains professional relationship with at least four key physicians within area of specialty
Actively serves as mentor and preceptor for clinical staff pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy residents through example, training, and education
Conducts planned, written, and systematic evaluation of patient care-related issue or problem; produces program change to improve patient care (expectation of one such evaluation annually)
Develops pre-printed orders and/or pathways in conjunction with key attending physicians that optimize pharmacotherapy management of adult medicine patients (expectation of at least two such order sets annually)
Conducts and/or participates actively in the department's medication use evaluation (MUE) program (expectation is to lead at least one such MUE annually)
Takes initiative to develop, implement, and monitor programs that improve the quality of care provided to patients (expectation of one such program annually)
Provides didactic lectures/presentations to healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, physicians, residents and nurses within area of specialty (expectation of one didactic lecture per year)
Grows and maintains professional relationship with at least four key physicians within area of specialty
Actively serves as mentor and preceptor for clinical staff pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy residents through example, training, and education
Qualifications you will need for this role:
Current licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Kansas
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross within 180 days of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross within 180 days of hire
Board Certified as Pharmacotherapy specialist or other recognized specialty practice area preferred
Registered as a preceptor with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy preferred
Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)
Pharmacy residency (PGY1) or 2 years of hospital clinical experience
Specialty residency training (PGY2) preferred
Specialty fellowship training preferred
Three years of clinical experience in adult medicine pharmacy preferred
For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-medical-center/) is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.
Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually , making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year , more than any hospital in a 13-state region.
Home to Wesley Children's Hospital (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-childrens/) , the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center (https://wesleymc.com/specialties/trauma-center?location=wesley-medical-center) and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas , we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Clinical Oper Spec opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.