Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Adult Medicine

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Medicine will provide consultative assistance to providers, nurses, and other ancillary staff of the inpatient adult medicine services along with providing pharmaceutical care to patients for their acute care hospitalization. Job responsibilities include daily rounding with the interdisciplinary team, medication review, participation in a pharmacokinetics monitoring service, answering drug information questions for the medical and nursing staff, collaborating with the other CPS daily, and acting as the liaison between the acute care team and the pharmacy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree.
• PGY1 residency training OR 3 years of applicable experience
• AR licensure, or eligible for licensure.
• Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligibility for licensure.
• Must have a license by the start date.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency
• Experience in transitions of care.
• Previous acute care adult medicine clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient care functions, including maintaining accurate records and refining medication therapies to improve treatment results.
• Handles task prioritization, adjusts to shifts in practice, and addresses day-to-day operational challenges.
• Adhere to pharmacy laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provides training and instruction to staff members and pharmacy students.
• Participates in initiatives for process enhancement, policy revisions, or research activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level