Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS)-Primary Care, Full Time, First

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of Pharmacy leadership, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) provides specialized clinical pharmacy services to patients receiving care under the medical direction of a general or specialty department, division, or service, regardless of the physical location of the patient within the health system. The CPS coordinates these clinical services with other health care practitioners and patients through direct and indirect patient care activities, education, and project management/research within the specialty area. The CPS also collaborates with other members of pharmacy and interprofessional teams to resolve problems related to drug distribution. The CPS works to achieve desired patient-centered outcomes through supporting the provision of safe, cost-effective, evidence-based medication therapy.

Requirements

Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Ohio.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience.
PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Primary Care or Ambulatory Care or equivalent experience.
Board certification in pharmacotherapy or ambulatory care pharmacy or eligibility and commitment to obtain within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized clinical pharmacy services to patients.
Coordinates clinical services with other health care practitioners and patients through direct and indirect patient care activities, education, and project management/research within the specialty area.
Collaborates with other members of pharmacy and interprofessional teams to resolve problems related to drug distribution.
Works to achieve desired patient-centered outcomes through supporting the provision of safe, cost-effective, evidence-based medication therapy.