Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Full Time Second Shift

Baptist Health•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides service and leadership consistent with the mission and vision of the Department of Pharmacy Services. Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Clinical Manager, the specialist develops, implements, and maintains clinical pharmacy services at the designated practice site. The role plans, organizes, executes, and monitors clinical services to improve patient-care quality while using resources effectively, and helps ensure appropriate scope and coverage for the needs of the patient population and community. The specialist maintains documentation of clinical activities for pharmacy management and hospital accreditation, conducts clinical practice including pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetic consultations, and may assist with nutritional support consultations. The position supports staff pharmacist education and training, develops policies and clinical practice resources, participates in multidisciplinary committees, and contributes to resident, student, and intern education where applicable. The role requires a pharmacy degree and Alabama pharmacist licensure, which may be obtained within four months of hire, along with one of the specified combinations of residency, fellowship, or clinical pharmacy experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Alabama Board of Pharmacy pharmacist license, or ability to obtain the license within four months of hire.
Meet at least one of the following experience pathways: two years of completion of an ASHP-accredited residency or fellowship in a specialty area consistent with institutional practice needs; one year of completion of an ASHP-accredited residency plus at least one year of relevant specialty practice experience; or five years of clinical pharmacy experience consistent with institutional practice needs.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain clinical pharmacy services at the designated practice site under the general direction of the Pharmacy Clinical Manager.
Plan, organize, execute, and monitor clinical pharmacy services to improve patient-care quality while effectively utilizing resources.
Coordinate pharmacy department activities and responsibilities to ensure clinical services have sufficient scope and coverage for the needs of the patient population and community.
Organize and maintain documentation of clinical activities for pharmacy management and hospital accreditation.
Conduct clinical practice, including verbal and written pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetic consultations with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Assist, as applicable, with nutritional support consultations involving physicians, dieticians, and other healthcare providers.
Pursue continuous professional development related to clinical practice.
Support staff pharmacist clinical education and training associated with core competencies.
Develop policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs for clinical pharmacy services as necessary.
Participate in multidisciplinary committees, including the Pharmacotherapy Committee and subcommittees.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Participate in pharmacy and medical resident training through multidisciplinary patient-care rounds and formal educational programs, where applicable.
Serve as a preceptor to students and interns from affiliated colleges of pharmacy, where applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan with matching.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Paid Time Off, up to five weeks to start.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family Care covering childcare, elder care, and pet care.
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
Benefits start on day one.