Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist coordinates clinical pharmacy initiatives and supports the Therapeutics Committee with formulary management, medication use, and regulatory initiatives. The specialist monitors and assesses the work of clinical staff pharmacists, residents, and/or students and contributes to their ongoing development. The role also handles drug information requests, participates in medication-use education, and identifies and completes performance improvement projects related to medication use. The position supports quality patient care through medication management, evaluation of patient-specific medication therapy, and recommendations documented in the medical record. It supports network patient-care functions, particularly in the specialist's area of focus, and promotes the pharmacy profession through continued clinical learning and training of staff, students, and residents. This is an onsite position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, with an evening schedule of Monday through Friday, 2:30–11:00 p.m. A 7-on/7-off schedule may be possible in the future.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy.
- Three years of pharmacist experience or one year of PGY-1 residency.
- Ability to accurately dispense and/or monitor medications.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
- Registered Pharmacist (RP) in Pennsylvania.
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) in Pennsylvania within two years.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) in Pennsylvania upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate clinical pharmacy initiatives.
- Support the Therapeutics Committee in formulary management, medication use, and regulatory initiatives.
- Monitor and assess the activities of clinical staff pharmacists, residents, and/or students and contribute to their development.
- Complete drug information requests and participate in medication-use education.
- Identify, organize, and complete performance improvement projects related to medication use.
- Ensure quality of care through formulary and/or medication management and quality improvement projects.
- Evaluate patient medical profiles for appropriate medication therapy based on medical history, age, and physical status, and make and document drug therapy recommendations.
- Monitor, evaluate, and guide pharmaceutical care through staff, resident, and student development and education.
- Support network patient-care functions, especially in the area of specialty.
- Enhance clinical knowledge and professional development, and promote the pharmacy profession through training staff, students, and residents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
