1. Assess the appropriateness of medications on the basis of health conditions, indication, and therapeutic goals; evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and affordability of medication therapy in respect to patient specific factors such as age, weight, laboratory data and other procedures; identify medication-related problems. Correlate analysis with direct patient observation and findings from the patient's physical exam and communicate analysis with other clinicians and practitioners responsible for the patient's care. 20%
2. The specialist, when functioning in a patient care area, takes responsibility for the continuity of care of a specific patient or team over the entire course of a hospitalization or phase of a disease. The practitioner must ensure that pharmaceutical care is provided when not in the area. This is accomplished through policies and procedures and critical path development. The specialist is responsible for reviewing pharmaceutical care provided during an absence and providing feedback to caregivers when necessary. 10%
3. Provide written and/or verbal consultation related to (but not limited to) intravenous therapy, clinical pharmacokinetics, selection and/or continuance of drug therapy, and determination of therapeutic end points. 15%
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: 190000.00