Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Adult Abdominal Transplant

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Adult Abdominal Transplant provides direct support for kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant services across inpatient and ambulatory settings. Pharmacists rotate between inpatient and ambulatory responsibilities, generally in two-week intervals, with flexibility to adjust assignments based on workload. The role collaborates with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, mid-level providers, the transplant infectious disease team, and the broader multidisciplinary transplant team. It also participates in transplant selection committees, quality initiatives, process improvement, and the development of policies and clinical protocols. As a pharmacotherapy expert, the specialist provides pharmaceutical care by evaluating disease states, selecting and optimizing drug therapy, monitoring outcomes, and documenting assessments and interventions. The position provides drug information and education, reviews medication orders, supports medication safety and continuous quality improvement, and participates in institutional and system-level committees and clinical practice development. The specialist may educate and mentor pharmacists, students, residents, and other healthcare professionals, and may serve as a resident preceptor. The position is based at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule is daytime, Monday through Friday, with no dedicated weekend or major holiday coverage currently stated. A sign-on incentive of up to $15,000 is offered for a two-year commitment.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
At minimum, completion of a PGY1 residency; alternatively, at least three years of progressive health-system clinical pharmacy experience without residency training.
Active, maintained Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification, such as BCPS or BCOP. Candidates who are not board certified are given 24 months to achieve certification. The ASHP Investigational Drug Service Certificate is allowed for pharmacists providing care in Investigational Drug Services.
Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice. If not licensed there, the candidate must complete the Board of Pharmacy application process within 30 days of the job offer and obtain licensure within 90 days of hire, unless delayed by the State Board of Pharmacy.
Arizona incumbents must provide the Arizona Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at hire.
A current, unrestricted pharmacist license (not intern) is required at hire for BSS applicants.
Good organizational, problem-solving, computer, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interface with staff, physicians, and other contacts; use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer customer questions; and contribute to the profession and organization.
Knowledge of medication management software, particularly pharmacy system software, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.
May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY2 residency, or a PGY1 residency plus at least three years of health-system experience.
Board certification in the appropriate area of specialty.
Expert-level working knowledge of the principles, practices, and operations in the assigned area of responsibility.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical pharmacy support for adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant services in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Collaborate with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, mid-level providers, transplant infectious disease specialists, and the multidisciplinary transplant team.
Participate in transplant selection committees, quality initiatives, process improvement efforts, and development of policies and clinical protocols.
Evaluate disease-state management and medication therapy; recommend or make therapy adjustments to improve regimens, ensure appropriate and cost-effective use, and minimize toxicity.
Document patient assessments and clinical interventions accurately and completely.
Provide drug information and education to healthcare teams, pharmacy staff, patients, and the community; educate pharmacy staff, students, and residents where applicable.
Review medication orders for appropriateness and completeness in light of patient-specific information, and follow applicable formulary and therapeutic substitution directives.
Apply continuous quality improvement principles, participate in drug-use evaluations, and contribute to medication safety oversight and facility or system projects.
Participate in local and system-based committees and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Develop innovative drug-related patient care practices at the institutional and system levels.
Serve as a resource and mentor to pharmacists, students, residents, and other healthcare providers; meet ASHP preceptor qualifications and serve as a primary resident preceptor where applicable.
Oversee pharmacy technician activities, coordinate workflow, and check medications before dispensing.
Comply with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, professional standards, and applicable pharmacy laws.
Provide customers with an excellent service experience consistent with Banner Health core and leader behaviors.