Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Franciscan Health’s Dyer Campus provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services, addresses complex drug therapy issues, and leads efforts to improve medication use. The position primarily supports Emergency Department pharmacy services, with occasional coverage at Munster and clinical or operational staffing coverage as needed. The primary location is Dyer, Indiana. The Specialist advises healthcare professionals and patients on medication selection, procurement, distribution, and safe use; reviews medication orders for appropriateness; and provides information needed for safe administration. The role also delivers staff education, precepts students and residents, evaluates medication-related adverse events, recommends and implements improvements, and participates in local and system-wide committees. Clinical services may include pharmacokinetic consultations, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition, anticoagulation management, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric dosing, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication review during transitions of care. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, but hours may vary with department needs and can include later evening coverage. Holiday rotation is required. Travel is never or rarely required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
- One year of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
- Three years of experience in the area of specialization.
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh) licensure through a state licensing board.
- Board certification in the applicable specialty area or pharmacotherapy; certification is required within 24 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association, as required by the unit.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Pharmacy.
- One year of PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pharmacotherapy services and respond to complex drug therapy issues.
- Provide leadership to improve medication use.
- Consult with and advise healthcare professionals and patients on medication selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use.
- Coordinate and deliver ongoing education for clinical staff pharmacists.
- Direct and precept pharmacy students and/or residents.
- Review medication-related adverse events, recommend improvements to the medication-use process, and ensure improvements are implemented.
- Review prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness and provide information needed for safe medication administration.
- Participate in local and system-wide committees focused on improving the medication-use process.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services under approved hospital policies, including pharmacokinetic consultations, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication review at transitions of care.
- Support Emergency Department pharmacy services primarily at Dyer, with occasional coverage at Munster and clinical or operational staffing coverage as needed.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of the career site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
