Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pediatric Clinics Pharmacist

University of Iowa-posted 3 months ago

Iowa City, IA

5,001-10,000 employees

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This ambulatory pharmacist will work with other pharmacists in the Pediatric Specialty Clinics (Dermatology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Neurology, Endocrinology, and Pulmonary), Pediatric Hematology/Oncology clinic, and other Pediatric Specialties to provide pharmacy services to patients. Common disease states this pharmacist could help manage include infantile hemangiomas, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, growth hormone deficiency, bone marrow transplant, and leukemia. The pharmacist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide care for patients. They will answer clinical questions about medications, provide education on new therapies and medication devices, coordinate dispensing, as well as medication monitoring and management for patients receiving specialty medications through UI Health Care Specialty Pharmacy Services. Additionally, they may provide clinical guidance on treatment protocols, assist with verifying clinic orders, manage adverse effects of therapy regimens, and assist with clinical management of medications in clinical trials. The pharmacist also serves as a role-model/practitioner-educator for Doctor of Pharmacy students and pharmacy residents and carries out clinical practice responsibilities for the Department of Pharmaceutical Care.

Participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care in select clinics
Be present in clinics when patients are scheduled to see the pharmacist and when clinical pharmacy services are required
Complete a comprehensive patient assessment including medication history, pertinent physical assessment, and assessment of relevant laboratory values, patient interview, and an evaluation of past medical history for appropriate patients
Work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care providers as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
Provide disease state management and medication therapy management services through the use of collaborative practice agreements and protocols
Provide in-depth patient medication assessment and education
Provide follow-up of therapeutic recommendations through telephone calls and return clinic appointments as appropriate
Identify, evaluate, and prevent adverse drug events through appropriate interventions
Communicate therapeutic recommendations to the health care provider
Document relevant clinical information in electronic medical record
Coordinate medication-planning activities including facilitation of prescription writing, patient education, coordination with family members or home health care providers, etc.
Collaboratively address financial issues to ensure receipt of needed medications
Serve as liaison for ambulatory pharmacy staff regarding patient medication therapy
Coordinate therapeutic decision-making when there is a paucity of literature or experience for reference
Serve as the primary reference source on new drug therapy advances in the specialized area of practice
Provide staffing support to Specialty Pharmacy Services when needed
Complete patient follow-up calls to address side-effects/adherence
Evaluate patient-specific medication regimens to ensure the appropriateness of the following: indication, correct dose, route of administration, drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, or drug-disease state interactions, efficacy of therapy, adherence to therapy, dose adjustments for organ dysfunction, adverse drug reactions, potential drug misuse or abuse, use of the most cost-effective therapy, availability of medications on the UI Health Care Formulary (if applicable)
Document all patient care activities performed
Follow-up on any medication system problems, such as unclear or inappropriate prescription orders, drug therapy which is not most cost effective, prescription order for non-formulary products, missing or untimely medication doses
Carry out, as appropriate, Medication Use Evaluation Program initiatives through active prescriber intervention and education
Develop or contribute to the development of protocols related to appropriate prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of medications
Provide a leadership role in department or interdisciplinary hospital committees involved with drug therapy issues
Complete clinically oriented departmental goals
Manage and analyze events related to medication errors – including participation in informal multi-disciplinary sentinel event review teams
Interview and evaluate prospective professional pharmacy practitioners
Adhere to all department policies and procedures
Contribute to the department budgetary process by reviewing, designing, implementing, and monitoring budget initiatives that address hospital wide or unit specific issues
Participate with the implementation and monitoring of new programs developed either by the Department or through another means (e.g., P&T Committee)
Participate in the rotation with other specialists to support 24-hour, 7-day/week on-call coverage to ambulatory care patients for drug therapy issue problem solving
Provide a leadership role in university committees involved with drug therapy
Develop and conduct measurement activities that demonstrate Specialty Pharmacy Service value, including adherence and outcome measures
Perform quality assurance monitoring of services provided by the UI Health Care Specialty Pharmacy Services
Develop educational programs to certify the clinical competence of pharmacists and improve the technician understanding of medical conditions being treated

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Eligibility for or current license by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required prior to start
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency OR 2 years’ experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Job-related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence is required
Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated
Willingness and ability to adapt to emerging practices and clinical guidelines in a dynamic healthcare environment

Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care or Pediatrics
Employment in an outpatient clinic working with the commonly seen disease states
Active board certification in Ambulatory Care or Pediatrics
Able to work independently, prioritize multiple stakeholders and tasks, manage details and deliver results in an environment with competing demands
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others
Demonstrated proficiency in medication therapy management, evidence-based practice guidelines, and collaborative practice with healthcare teams

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