Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Transplant

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

21d•$127,982 - $172,245

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Solid Organ Transplant Job Description: Candidates with PGY-2 Training in Solid Organ Transplant or comparable experience are Eligible for the $15,000 Sign-On Bonus and may qualify for Relocation Assistance. The Clinical Pharmacy Transplant Specialist works collaboratively with other health care providers to provide patient-centered care, with the goal of providing evidence-based, cost-effective pharmacotherapy for Lahey Health patients. The scope and nature of patient care services provided will depend on the practice setting, but typically would include active involvement in interdisciplinary patient care activities, pharmacotherapy consultation, medication therapy monitoring, provision of drug information, education to both health care providers and patients, and guideline development and implementation. Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist assists with the continued development and promotion of clinical pharmacy services by participating in pharmacy staff, resident and student education, as well as support the safe and effective use of medication through Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee involvement.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
Certification to administer immunizations (immunization certification) must be obtained within 12 months.
Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification in Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy or specialty area of practice (if available through BPS) obtained within the next 2 consecutive annual testing cycles after eligibility for such certification.
Requires a minimum of 2 years experience functioning as a clinical pharmacist in the area of practice or completion of a pharmacy residency focused in the area of practice, as well a working knowledge of all basic aspects of health system pharmacy.
Requires analytical skills to evaluate the appropriateness of drug therapy including the patient assessment, drug therapy monitoring, and pharmacotherapy principles in resolution of patient care problems related to medication therapy management and making drug therapy recommendations.
Requires strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with all members of the healthcare team effectively to provide patient centered care.

Responsibilities

Promote Pharmacy involvement in the collaborative care of Lahey Health Patients.
Promote Lahey Health through participation in professional organizations or meetings and conferences.
Utilize practice management skills to maintain cohesive, cost-efficient and productive care of patients and relationships with other clinicians.
Participate in formulary management and review of medication use processes through involvement in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management with interdisciplinary teams, which may include collaborative drug therapy management agreements with other health care providers per policy, where applicable.
Develop and participate in programs focused on optimizing patients therapeutic outcomes.
Document interventions and outcomes related to medication therapy management activities in pharmacy and electronic medical record systems.
Participate in the education and development of pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.
Act as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and as a project advisor in area of expertise or as appropriate.
Provide support for the pharmacy newsletter through written articles and promotion of publication.