Clinical Pharmacist Critical Care
Core
Ensures safety and efficacy of medication use in critical care settings by interpreting orders, evaluating patients, and optimizing drug therapy.
Role type
Clinical Pharmacist (Critical Care)
Builds
Optimized medication regimens and patient safety protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care Pharmacy
Required skills
Medication order interpretation, Drug interaction screening, Pharmacokinetic analysis, Patient evaluation, Laboratory test interpretation, Dosage regimen optimization, Supervision of pharmacy staff, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Critical Care Pharmacy experience, PGY2 Critical Care Residency, ASHP accredited residency
Technologies
Medication automation systems
Responsibilities
Interprets and screens medication orders for appropriateness and safety; Safely compounds and dispenses medications; Evaluates patients and interprets serum drug levels to provide dosage recommendations; Provides education and counseling to patients and healthcare teams; Ensures services comply with State and Federal regulations.