Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Ambulatory works under consult and collaborative practice agreements with employed providers in practice settings and at the Springfield and Urbana Medication Management Clinics. The specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives more than 90% of the time on a consistent schedule, applies specialized training in their practice area, and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards, as well as adherence to departmental policies and objectives.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the specialist assesses patients, develops and implements care plans, evaluates treatment effectiveness, coordinates care, and provides patient education. The specialist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and serves as a subject matter expert in their area of practice. Patient-focused activities may include in-person or telephone clinics, care in patient areas, therapeutic drug monitoring, consult agreements, and programs supporting ministry-wide or statewide initiatives.

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 skills in patient monitoring, non-intravenous medication administration, communicating patient conditions and care to medical professionals, and recording patient medical histories.
• Demonstrate subject matter knowledge of medications in the practice area, including adverse effects, interactions, dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory compliance, pharmacy operating systems and automation, medication preparation, and hazardous drug handling.
• Demonstrate analytical, critical-thinking, communication, teamwork, organization, time-management, and customer-service skills.
• Be able to work in a complex team environment and use tools such as SBAR and SMART goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments with the interdisciplinary care team, analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for coordinating patients’ care throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and act as a subject matter expert in the specialty area.
• Provide patient-focused services, which may include in-person or telephonic pharmaceutical care clinics, care in patient areas, therapeutic drug monitoring, consult agreements, and ministry-wide or statewide initiatives.
• Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Maintain compliance with applicable rules, regulations, standards, and departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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