Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

UF Health • The Villages, FL

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About The Position

Provides pharmaceutical care services, training, and support to UF Health Central Florida staff and physicians, with a focus on glycemic management and HCHAP Medication Scores. The position is responsible for glycemic management, including optimal use of hyperglycemic medications and improving medication-related HCHAPS scores. It also involves training and developing pharmacists and physicians to provide evidence-based care directly to patients.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
• PGY1 or equivalent experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• PGY2 in a specialty or equivalent experience.
• Valid Florida Pharmacist License.
• Maintain Board Certification in a specialty from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), or equivalent certification if BPS does not offer it.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Attend at least one nationally recognized meeting in the area of specialty each year.
• Maintain current membership in an organization dedicated to the area of specialty.
• Fulfill additional requirements for the specialty area of Antimicrobial Stewardship or Glycemic Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage glycemic care, including the optimal use of hyperglycemic medications.
• Improve medication-related HCHAPS scores.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Teams, activities focused on Core Quality Measures, and Drug Use Evaluations.
• Attend and participate in medical staff committees and meetings.
• Report and follow up on adverse drug reactions.
• Maintain the formulary.
• Engage with physicians one-on-one.
• Train and develop pharmacists and physicians to provide evidence-based care directly to patients.
• Provide pharmaceutical care services, training, and support to staff and physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree