Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I, Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Specialty

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

UMMC's Department of Pharmacy offers a variety of practice opportunities across all disciplines and specialty areas with unlimited potential for career advancement. As a team, we are dedicated to providing proficient and compassionate pharmaceutical care services to both our patients and health care professionals, and to setting the standards in education, research and safety. Under limited supervision, the Pharmacy Clinical Specialist provides a high level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. They advise and consult with patients and their families and the medical and nursing staff. They participate in research and drug use and outcome management programs within their specialty area; are responsible for publishing data or giving presentations at local, regional or national meetings and instruct and train pharmacy residents and students. They act as a mentor to other clinical pharmacists. The Pediatrics Pharmacy Clinical Specialist provides collaborative pharmaceutical care to all pediatric patients in various locations. Responsible for providing medication therapy management services for heart failure patients in a bridge clinic setting, including both clinical and distributive responsibilities as needed, in collaboration with interdisciplinary providers to ensure therapy is safe, effective, and cost-efficient. Services may include medication optimization and titration per guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), patient education, medication reconciliation, adherence monitoring, transitions of care support, and coordination of access to medications. Participates in interdisciplinary care coordination to reduce readmissions and improve clinical outcomes. Ensures compliance with departmental policies, Board of Pharmacy regulations, and other applicable standards. Provides oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians and may contribute to training and education of staff and learners. Functions independently within scope of practice under established protocols and guidelines, with support from pharmacy leadership, and may assist in coverage or leadership activities as needed. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I – Heart Failure is recognized as a subject matter expert in heart failure management within the bridge clinic, applies specialized knowledge to optimize patient care, interprets clinical data to guide therapy decisions, addresses complex medication-related problems, and may lead or support quality improvement initiatives and care transition projects.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent.
• 6 years of experience OR PGY-2 Residency / Fellowship OR 3 years plus PGY-1 Residency required OR 3 years of experience plus specialized pharmacy certification.
• Maryland Pharmacist License.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty Residency.
• Board Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients including the promotion of optimal drug therapy and safe use of medications.
• Assesses patient-specific data to evaluate medication needs, verifies medication orders, and oversees the preparation, dispensing, distribution and monitoring of all medications.
• Collaborates and consults with and provides education to pharmacy and medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals, patients and caregivers.
• Acts as a preceptor for learners as directed.
• Manages care, quality, and costs by engaging in the systematic and continuous process of evaluating and improving the utilization of medications in a patient population in order to enhance the quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the medication use process.
• Oversees and directs the work of other pharmacy staff and ensures service standards are met.
• Participates in and/or provides direct patient care in any setting or capacity.
• Supports interdisciplinary rounds, training, prepares materials, and participates in facility committees, and/or implements strategic initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree