Clinical Pharmacist Spclst - Inflammatory Diseases

Brown University Health Services • Dartmouth, MA

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About The Position

Reports to Director Specialty Pharmacy or Ambulatory Manager as applicable. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist or Clinical Coordinator as appropriate coordinates pharmacy clinical programs including but not limited to pharmacotherapeutics pharmaceutical care drug information services and pharmacoeconomics. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor assess recommend changes and optimize medication use in area of therapeutic specialty. Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty. Participates in the development of therapeutic drug policy and implements corrective strategies necessary to contain drug costs in specified patient settings and/or within therapeutic classes. Monitors pharmacy clinical services through continuous quality improvement activities to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded. Provides input for the development and implementation of policies procedures and budgets for the pharmacy services clinical practice setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current unrestricted licensure as registered pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
• Within 6 months of start date must possess and maintain an ACPE approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty.
• Two years clinical experience knowledge and development may be considered in lieu of formal training.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Effective organizational and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees new and established pharmacy clinical services within scope of practice.
• Establishes priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within the scope of existing departmental and organizational policies.
• Provides patient care and education through comprehensive medication reconciliations medication-related patient counseling plan of care adherence counseling and support and general health education coaching and support.
• Emphasizes the safe and effective use of medications identifies potential drug interactions and performs other related activities.
• Facilitates provision of resources to maximize patients’ medication therapy success with consideration to the patient’s social determinants of health.
• Coaches professional staff on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic principles facilitating safe and cost-effective medication use practices within the integrated care delivery model.
• Provides support for patients enrolled in the Brown University Health Specialty Drug Patient Management Program (SDPMP) and those covered by Brown University Health-affiliated accountable care organizations.
• Appropriately documents patient encounters interventions and plans of care in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participates in the development implementation and integration of patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed clinical services recommending and implementing changes allocation of resources recent technologies etc. to increase the efficiency and level of pharmaceutical care provided.
• Implements interprets and provides consultation for policies procedures and standards of practice related to medication use.
• Ensures that pharmacy clinical services and programs support established standards of care meet or exceed patient care quality standards.
• Maintains current professional competence in area of specialty including new medications disease management standards patient care practices and innovative technology.
• Effectively communicates with staff management and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information.
• Works with Brown University Health’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee to establish protocols for drug therapy management and collaborative practice.
• Monitors drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted for review and implements corrective strategies to optimize drug use in compliance with clinical usage guidelines.
• Participates in quality management and quality improvement activities practice performance improvement initiatives and quality measures.
• Leads or participates in relevant committees task forces and performance improvement teams as assigned.
• Participates in development of a strategic vision for the department in the clinical practice setting including short and long-term goals.
• Provides input to assist in the development of effective drug budgeting and allocation of resources through application of pharmacoeconomic principles.
• Monitors drug utilization projections and recommends corrective strategies as appropriate.
• Participates in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel.
• Participates in orientation of new employees in-service training and continuing education programs.
• Participates in the education and training of pharmacy residents pharmacy interns nurses physician assistants medical students and residents.
• Provides didactic lectures as assigned.
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and interns.
• Conducts pharmacy practice research clinical research and data-related research in alignment with Brown University Health’s mission goals and priorities.
• Prepares papers for presentation at professional organization meetings submits manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
• Performs immunizations and/or medication administrations in accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree