Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

22h

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist takes an active role in an assigned area of service, providing patient-care recommendations on pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, dosages, guideline-directed therapies, and medication-regimen optimization to improve outcomes and minimize adverse-event risks. The role supports hospitalized pediatric patients through evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management and participation in interdisciplinary medical team rounds. It also includes training and educating pharmacy students, pharmacy and medical residents, nursing and other medical staff, as well as counseling patients and caregivers. The specialist provides clinical support to pharmacists, technicians, hospital and medical staff, and other assigned areas. The role also involves interpreting, dispensing, preparing, and processing medication orders in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The position works under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and department operations and clinical supervisory staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the science of pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Eligible for or currently holds a Florida Pharmacist License and must maintain it active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Four to seven years of hospital experience as a pediatric pharmacist, or a PGY-1 pharmacy residency in a pediatric setting, or a PGY-2 pediatric residency.
Knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic properties of medications as they relate to pediatric patients.
Ability to assess patient-care conditions and evaluate responses to medication therapy regimens.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively in oral and written form with hospital personnel and patient groups.
Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting and serve as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff.
Ability to monitor drug therapy and intervene as necessary regarding dosing, interactions, adverse effects, and monitoring.
Ability to interpret medication orders and profile lists and oversee medication distribution.
Problem-solving and analytical-thinking abilities.
Ability to provide supervisory oversight to technical staff involved in medication preparation and dispensing.
Ability to troubleshoot in a timely manner, including on weekends and holidays.
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, coworkers, clinical and medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
Motivated and self-directed, with a high degree of professional accountability.
Proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN, Dose Edge, MILT4, Lexicomp, Vigilanz, and PC desktop systems, or equivalent pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities

Perform and document drug therapy monitoring and interventions involving medication dosing and administration, interactions, monitoring, and adverse reactions.
Participate in clinical pharmacy programs and services and serve as a consultant in areas of expertise.
Attend and contribute to patient-care rounds, clinical services meetings, committees, task forces, and projects, including protocol and pathway development, order-set optimization, cost-saving initiatives, and quality initiatives.
Apply established policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies, and recommend therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
Document quality activities related to interventions, adverse reactions, medication errors, contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of medication and dose to meet accreditation and institutional, state, and federal requirements.
Maintain competency in the safe use of pharmacy and hospital clinical information systems.
Provide drug information and education to pharmacy staff, clinical staff, medical residents, medical staff, patients, and families.
Function as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist when assigned and perform that role's essential medication-management duties.
Develop quality-improvement projects and participate in departmental quality-improvement and medication-use-review activities.
Precept and educate pharmacy residents and students.
Prepare and collect data for medication-use evaluations, drug monographs for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and assigned special projects.
Provide clinical support to multidisciplinary committees, including developing materials for clinical evaluations and coordinating and reporting adverse drug reactions, pharmacist interventions, and other quality initiatives.
Contribute to cost-savings targets, pharmacoeconomic efforts, and formulary management, and assist department leadership with budget targets.
Advance the profession through publications, presentations at local, state, or national meetings, and community education.