Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Lehigh Valley Health Network coordinates clinical pharmacy initiatives, supports the Therapeutics Committee, and monitors the activities of Clinical Staff Pharmacists, residents, and students. This role emphasizes quality patient care through formulary management, medication therapy evaluation, and ongoing professional development in the pharmacy field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy
• 1 year PGY-1 Residency
• Ability to accurately dispense and/or monitor medications
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security
• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - State of Pennsylvania within 2 Years
• RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PGY-2 Residency in Critical Care (Cardiology focus preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality of care through formulary and/or medication management and quality improvement projects.
• Evaluates patient medical profiles for appropriateness of medication therapy based upon patient specific medical history, age, and physical status, and makes/documents drug therapy recommendations.
• Monitors, evaluates, and guides the provision of pharmaceutical care through staff/resident/student development and education.
• Supports patient care functions of the network, especially in area of specialty.
• Demonstrates a continual enhancement of clinical knowledge, professional development, and promotion of the pharmacy profession through training staff and/or students and residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees