Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Infectious Diseases (ID)
About The Position
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a pharmacy area, working independently to direct and coordinate professional and support staff. Ensures pharmacy practice aligns with department policies and procedures and complies with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards. Identifies operational improvements to support efficient, high-quality pharmaceutical care. Clinical pharmacists work closely with other health practitioners to meet patients’ needs by reviewing and approving medication orders, monitoring drug therapies, and providing drug information. The role provides pharmaceutical care to individual patients and serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. It also provides leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining hospital and departmental systems that promote desirable patient outcomes. The pharmacist educates students, interns, residents, nurses, and patients, and participates in drug therapy research. The role manages daily pharmacy-area operations, including professional and technical staff; supports department-wide initiatives; ensures staff competency and compliance; and represents the Department of Pharmacy at meetings and committees when needed. The job requires clinical pharmacy expertise and direct patient-care experience, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- Pharmacist license.
- Three years of related experience.
- Clinical pharmacy expertise with direct patient-care experience, through residency training or prior job experience.
- Knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, including one-to-one and group presentations.
- Knowledge of integrated health networks and health plan drug formularies.
- Project and resource management skills; creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of clinical best practices and standards for optimizing medication use.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with electronic medical records.
- Ability to work with people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.
- Understanding of chronic health condition management and population management.
- Motivational Interviewing proficiency.
- Ability to prioritize and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively.
- Detail orientation, strong organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
- Willingness and ability to learn and use new technology and procedures.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain controlled-drug inventory records accurately.
- Physical ability to frequently stand and walk; lift 5–10 pounds; carry light loads such as boxes and equipment; stoop or kneel; use fine manual dexterity to handle prescription medications and operate a computer keyboard; and see medications, computer screens, and reports.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Board certification.
- Five years of related experience (as stated in the preferred qualifications).
- Prior supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of clinical pharmacy practice.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of a pharmacy area, including professional and technical staff.
- Engage Department management to resolve operational, functional, or technical issues when necessary.
- Oversee staff, including performance evaluations and, with input from the Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy Services, initiating coaching and counseling.
- Promote modern pharmacy practice in medication preparation, compounding, dispensing, delivery, and clinical pharmacy services.
- Ensure compliance with the Board of Registration in Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, state and federal law, and professional pharmacy practice standards.
- Support department-wide initiatives and identify operational improvement opportunities for the assigned pharmacy area.
- Communicate professionally with physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related issues.
- Represent the Department of Pharmacy at organization-wide meetings, committees, and councils when necessary.
- Orient and train pharmacy interns, residents, technician trainees, other students, and newly hired personnel.
- Promote teamwork and accountability in accordance with hospital values.
- Maintain pharmacy practice competency through continuing education, literature review, training, certifications, and participation in professional organizations.
- Review and approve medication orders, monitor drug therapies, provide drug information, and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Educate students, interns, residents, nurses, and patients, and participate in drug therapy research.
- Maintain appropriate pharmacy records, including accurate perpetual inventory records for controlled drugs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
