Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Springfield Imaging & Lab

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist delivers patient care and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary health team. The role participates in clinical programs and initiatives more than 90% of the time on a consistent schedule. The specialist has focused training in a dedicated practice area and helps ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy for that area. The role follows applicable laws, regulations, accrediting standards, and departmental policies and procedures while advancing department objectives.

The specialist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused patient population and serves as a subject matter expert in the specialty area. Patient-focused work may include in-person or telephone pharmaceutical care clinics, patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring, consult agreements, and programs supporting ministry or statewide initiatives. The position also supports assessment, treatment planning and evaluation, medication administration, care coordination, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist license in the state or states where practicing.
• Valid state-issued identification.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions during treatment, administer non-intravenous medications, communicate patient conditions and care to medical professionals, and record patient medical histories.
• Pharmacy subject-matter knowledge, including medication adverse effects, interactions, dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost.
• Ability to prepare medication products according to practice-site requirements and handle hazardous drugs.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation; proficiency with computer hardware and software, including MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and drug databases.
• Skills in data analysis, database management, data presentation, metrics interpretation, and regulatory compliance.
• Communication, teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, customer service, organization, time management, stress management, active listening, relationship building, conflict resolution, and working in a complex team environment.
• Ability to provide medication education, use the SBAR format, develop SMART goals and objectives, and coach and mentor others.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree, Doctor of Pharmacy, master’s degree, or residency.
• Immunization certification.
• ACLS certification.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Training in the EPIC Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for care coordination.
• Promote patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement and incorporating the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused patient population and serve as a subject matter expert in the area of specialty.
• Provide patient-focused pharmaceutical services, which may include in-person or telephone clinics, patient care area services, therapeutic drug monitoring, consult agreements, and ministry or statewide initiatives.
• Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities and coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Comply with applicable regulations and standards and maintain established departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time