ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania’s public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as “Excellent” by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament.  The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services. The campus includes our hospice facility, the Ebeid Center.

The Clinical Pharmacist II provides advanced pharmacy services, including drug information, pharmacokinetics, drug therapy monitoring, patient education, medication reconciliation, transition of care evaluations, and ensures compliance with controlled substance regulations. Responsible for directly supervising pharmacy support personnel and actively engaging and collaborating with all hospital personnel. Actively fosters an environment of service and care by striving to provide exceptional satisfaction for patients, families, physicians, nurses, and staff. ProMedica’s Mission and Values guide decisions and actions.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Performs all duties of Clinical Pharmacist I, including medication order verification, preparation, and dispensing. Reviews targeted patient profiles and recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans, ensuring cost-effective therapeutic alternatives are considered. Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, adverse reactions, appropriate dosing, and therapeutic duplications. Conducts patient education and counseling for inpatients and outpatients as requested. Collects medication history for inpatients and provides recommendations for revisions to discharge medication lists as directed. Contributes to antimicrobial stewardship activities, ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics. Participates in anticoagulant stewardship to enhance safety and efficacy of therapy. Verifies chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition orders, including validation of compounded items. Verifies pediatric orders and compounded items with precision and clinical appropriateness.

 

Drug Information and Escalation

Assists in addressing drug information requests escalated from Clinical Pharmacist I and appropriately escalates more complex issues as necessary. Provides guidance in evaluating evidence-based literature to support drug therapy decisions.

 

Supervision, Oversight, and Training

Assists in training and mentoring pharmacy staff, fostering skill development and clinical excellence. Supervises and instructs pharmacy students during experiential rotations, ensuring high-quality educational experiences. Maintains effective communication mechanisms and contributes to constructive problem-solving within the team. Utilizes a team-based approach to decision-making and problem resolution, fostering trust and respect among colleagues.

 

Operational Support and Additional Responsibilities

Supports daily pharmacy operations to ensure quality patient care and operational efficiency. Meets standards of behavior and builds successful collaborative relationships with team members. Performs other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs. Other duties as assigned