Clin Pharmacy Specialist PRN

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

7d•$60 - $103

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services in various specialties to support optimal patient safety and cost-effective therapeutic regimens in collaboration with specialty disciplines. The specialist reviews physician orders to assess therapeutic rationale and regimen safety, and oversees patient monitoring and data collection. The role also educates healthcare professionals, pharmacy staff, patients, and students; provides preceptorship and mentorship; collaborates on multidisciplinary policies and clinical protocols; and supports appropriate drug utilization and pharmacy department initiatives.

Requirements

Doctorate degree.
New Jersey pharmacy license, or eligibility for licensure within six months.
Postgraduate PGY2 residency in the required specialty.
0–2 years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in the specialty practice.
3–5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical pharmacy services to support optimal, cost-effective patient care.
Review physician orders to determine therapeutic rationale and the safety of patient regimens.
Oversee and monitor patients and collect related data.
Educate health professionals, pharmacy staff, patients, and students through in-services and written and verbal materials.
Provide preceptorship and mentorship to students, faculty, and residents.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
Collaborate with specialty areas to ensure appropriate drug utilization and cost-effective therapy.
Assist with cost-containment initiatives through formulary review and drug-use evaluations.
Provide input on and support pharmacy department initiatives in daily collaboration with clinical teams.
Communicate recommendations and education effectively to pharmacy staff and the healthcare team.