Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department (ED) - West Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Cincinnati, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives more than 90% of the time on a consistent schedule. The specialist has advanced training in a dedicated area of practice and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective medication therapy. The role complies with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and departmental policies while supporting department objectives.

Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the specialist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused patient population and serves as a subject matter expert in the specialty area. Patient-focused work may include in-person or telephone pharmaceutical care clinics, patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, consult agreements, and programs supporting ministry-wide or state-wide initiatives. The position also supports care coordination, patient safety, quality improvement, and medication education. The posting notes that the duties listed are not exhaustive and that other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD.
• Maintain a current pharmacist license in the state or states where practicing.
• Hold a valid state-issued ID.
• Have 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications in the area of practice, including adverse effects, interactions, dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost.
• Demonstrate skills relevant to the role, including patient monitoring, medication preparation and administration, handling hazardous drugs, regulatory compliance, data analysis, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, organization, time management, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree, Doctor of Pharmacy, master’s degree, or residency.
• Immunization certification.
• ACLS certification.
• 1 year of leadership experience.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments with the interdisciplinary care team; analyze findings, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the state of practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for coordinating patients’ care across hospital departments.
• Promote patient safety and participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused patient population and serve as a subject matter expert in the specialty area.
• Provide patient-focused services, which may include in-person or telephone pharmaceutical care clinics, patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring, consult agreements, and ministry-wide or state-wide initiatives.
• Provide medication education and coordinate patient teaching activities.
• Coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level