Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory (Adult) 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Specialist, Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services that integrate clinical services, order management, patient/staff education and research. Clinical Specialists are responsible for improving the patient’s experience, safety, and achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes. This position is responsible to an immediate supervisor/manager.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree and completion of an ASHP accredited residency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtained nationally recognized certification (e.g., board certification) in his/her area of specialty, when available.
Completed an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency plus one year of specialty practice OR completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency plus 3 years of specialty practice OR completed 5 years of practice in a specialty area.
Completed a project management course or led a major project in his/her area of specialty.

Nice To Haves

Certificates, grants, fellowship or honors earned in the relevant practice area, teaching accomplishments or research endeavors.
Publications in professional journals and/or presentations at professional meetings.
Active participation in professional organizations at the local and national levels.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintains an active practice in a specialized or focused area.
Continuous contribution to new clinical service or project that directly impacts patient outcomes/safety, cost containment or process improvement.
Actively participates and/or leads hospital based interdisciplinary committee(s) and/or taskforces in a specialized or focused practice area.
Develops and maintains clinical practice guidelines, interdisciplinary policies and standard operating procedures.
Supports resident or other research projects and/or quality improvement initiatives and engages in opportunities for publication.
Involved in presentations at a local or national level.
Serves as primary preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.