Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
About The Position
Coordinates clinical pharmacy initiatives and supports the Therapeutics Committee with formulary management, medication use, and regulatory initiatives. Monitors and assesses the work of Clinical Staff Pharmacists, residents, and/or students and contributes to their ongoing development. Completes drug information requests and participates in education related to medication use. Identifies, organizes, and completes medication-use performance improvement projects. The specialist supports network patient-care functions, particularly in their area of specialty, and helps ensure quality of care through medication management and quality improvement. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30–11 p.m.; a 7-on/7-off schedule may be considered in the future.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- 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, including 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) license in Pennsylvania.
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification in Pennsylvania within two years.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification in Pennsylvania upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate clinical pharmacy initiatives.
- Support the Therapeutics Committee in formulary management, medication use, and regulatory initiatives.
- Monitor and assess Clinical Staff Pharmacists, residents, and/or students, and contribute to their ongoing development.
- Complete drug information requests and participate in educational efforts related to medication use.
- 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 patient-specific medical history, age, and physical status; 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.
- Maintain and 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
