Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Coordinator, Specialty (SPS)

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•$135,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, seeks a full-time Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator. The coordinator assists and supports the Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services in maintaining the specialty pharmacy business in accordance with departmental standards, reporting requirements, accreditation standards, and pharmacy laws and regulations. The coordinator provides clinical oversight and supports the objective of having qualified specialty pharmacy services (SPS) clinicians accountable for decisions affecting patients. The role oversees the SPS Patient Management Program, promotes alignment with evidence-based treatment guidelines, develops and optimizes clinical monitoring tools and documentation, and evaluates patient management pharmacists’ clinical proficiency. Clinical faculty responsibilities include didactic and clinical experiential teaching and training in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, as well as education for PGY1 and PGY2 residents, international pharmacists, and other pharmacy staff. The clinical pharmacist provides direct patient care in SPS and serves as a clinical content expert. The coordinator also provides education, training, and clinical oversight; improves patient management services; supports quality improvement, research, and grant opportunities; and collaborates with pharmacy and healthcare teams. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois. The budgeted salary range is $135,000–$175,000. The position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy PharmD program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a professional pharmacist in Illinois.
Completion of a PGY1 residency or fellowship program, or equivalent experience.
Qualifications and skills sufficient for a non-tenured clinical faculty position with the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy.
At least 3 years of post-graduate patient care experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desire to conduct scholarly writing and research.
Desire to lead and participate in educating learners.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of specialty pharmacy services.
Completion of a PGY1 residency or fellowship program.
Active Certified Specialty Pharmacist credential.
Board certification in Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, or a related specialty.
Prior didactic, clerkship, or resident precepting experience.
Experience with data analysis and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Provide didactic and clinical experiential teaching and training in the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
Educate PGY1 and PGY2 residents, international pharmacists, and other pharmacy staff as a preceptor and role model.
Provide direct patient care in specialty pharmacy services (SPS) in accordance with policies, procedures, and the clinical leadership role.
Serve as a clinical content expert through continuing education, review and implementation of evidence-based guidelines, professional literature, and professional meetings, as appropriate.
Provide education, training, and clinical oversight for patient management services.
Evaluate patient management services and identify opportunities to create or optimize them using objective criteria and evidence-based guidelines.
Ensure patient management and documentation align with current evidence-based practice.
Maintain and collaborate on development of Patient Management Program materials, including policies, procedures, protocols, and collaborative practice agreements.
Update documentation and clinical monitoring templates and standards.
Guide SPS staff on patient care management decisions.
Coordinate patient care activities with clinic pharmacists and pharmacists in ambulatory care pharmacies.
Develop and manage quality improvement programs related to patient care, including measuring performance, creating and executing action plans, and reporting progress and results to the Director and Quality Management Committee.
Oversee activities performed by students, externs, and residents.
Provide or oversee onboarding and ongoing disease-state and medication training for SPS staff, and document training activities.
Work with the SPS team to identify new indications and medications and develop supporting materials for patient management and monitoring.
Optimize the electronic medical record and other technologies for management, monitoring, and documentation of patient care activities.
Attend and actively participate in departmental, college, team, university, and UIH committees.
Identify, plan, and participate in or lead research, demonstration, and grant opportunities for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services; prepare grant applications.
Educate nursing staff, medical staff, and other healthcare team members.