Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our pharmacy team in Wilmington, Delaware. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist position is responsible for providing and coordinating specialty pharmacy services within the Pharmacy Department at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be responsible for clinical and distributive activities in the assigned area of practice. This position works closely with the Medical staff, Nursing staff, and Pharmacy staff to develop and maintain services that utilize the pharmacist’s drug knowledge base to improve patient care, reduce cost, reduce medication errors, and improve efficiencies. There is also an expectation to enhance pharmacy students’ professional experiences and serve as a mentor for pharmacy interns and externs and pharmacy residents. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Requirements

PharmD with PGY-1 residency or 5 years pediatric hospital experience required.
Minimum of five+ years experience required.
Hospital Pharmacy experience required.
Active Pharmacist License (or legally eligible) in States of Delaware, New Jersey & Pennsylvania required. Associates who are not licensed in the state of DE at time of hire must start process for licensure and must obtain that DE licensure on or before the 90th day of employment. Failure to do may result in suspension pending termination. Associates who are not licensed in state(s) of PA, or NJ must obtain licensure for those states within 6 months after start date. Failure to do may result in suspension pending termination.
Board Certification in specialties applicable to the position (BCPPS, BCIDP, BCNSP, BCOP, etc..) within 12 months upon eligibility.
Associates who have not obtained Board Certification in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy or equivalent certification for specialty practice area at the time of hire are required to do so within 12 months from certification eligibility.
American Heart Association BLS and PALS required upon hire. ACLS preferred.

Nice To Haves

PGY-2 specialized residency training in pediatrics preferred.
Pediatric Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates medication orders for accuracy using sound principles, accounting for pharmacology of the drug, pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination with responsibility for establishing and continually improving the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same.
Consults, educates, and works cooperatively with internal customers (e.g., members of the pharmacy staff, medical staff, clinical staff, research staff, nursing staff, and informatics staff) concerning information on medications, therapeutic evaluations, and drug protocols. Develops and provides drug information material. Meets and/or coordinates with medical and/or personnel to resolve problems related to Clinical Pharmacy Services.
Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including advising physicians and practitioners on issues concerning drug therapy in both the hospital and clinic settings, the inherent toxicity of drugs, drug-drug, drug-food interactions & side effects, as well as assisting in the prescribing of appropriate doses.
Develops quality improvement projects and participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data; monitors processes; maintain logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
Provides clinical support for multidisciplinary committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, through the development of materials to support clinical evaluation of drugs, procedures, and processes including the coordination and reporting of adverse drug reaction reporting, pharmacist interventions and other quality initiatives, within areas of direct responsibility. Promotes the use of the NCHD drug formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary alternatives when clinically appropriate. Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
Provides oversight for the accuracy of the online Lexi-comp drug information resource. Promotes the use of the NCHD drug formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible and coordinates procurement of non-formulary dugs when necessary.
Supports clinical staff pharmacist education and training associated with core competencies and performance review.
Participates in policy, procedure, and order set development for the pediatric population.
Mentors pharmacists-in-training, including but not limited to Pharmacy Practice Residents, Pharmacy Interns, and School of Pharmacy clerkship students; activities include both practical and didactic experiences.
Facilitates orientations and educational programs for the medical staff and residents regarding the appropriate utilization of Pharmacy Services.
Able to maintain punctual attendance consistent with NCHD policies, regulatory, and federal, state, and local standards.
Achieve certifications, such as Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and other required competencies.