Nutrition Pharmacist Specialist

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

We are seeking qualified candidates for an opportunity to join the expanding Pharmacist Specialist Team at Mayo Clinic in Florida. This position will support the Nutrition Support and Pharmacy Practices. In addition to providing an expert level of guidance for managing the care of Parenteral Nutrition Hospitalized and Ambulatory Patients, the Nutrition Pharmacist Specialist will serve as a Preceptor in Learning Experiences for our Pharmacy Residency and Student Education Programs, and lead quality improvement projects in the Nutrition Support Practice. Board Certification in Nutrition Support Pharmacy (BCNSP) is required; Candidates enrolled in a PGY2 residency in area of specialty are required to obtain board certification within 12 months of hire. Effectively performs the skills and responsibilities of a Pharmacist in medication order verification, preparation, dispensing, consultation, therapy management, education, research, and professional supervision of Pharmacy Technicians. Balances responsibilities of a Pharmacist with activities and responsibilities of a Pharmacist Specialist. Provides an expert level of guidance on medication use in the specialty area of practice. Serves as preceptor for Pharmacy Education program(s) and participates in research activities. Leads quality improvement projects in the specialty area of practice. Receives direction from Pharmacy supervisor or other members of the Pharmacy Leadership Team. Gives direction to Pharmacy Residents, Technicians, Interns and Students. Collaborates with specialty teams. Works cooperatively with Pharmacy management, other Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and support staff, patients, Physicians, Nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. or B.S.)
Completion of one of the following: An accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency AND an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency in area of specialty OR an accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency AND at least 2-years of relevant pharmacy practice experience in specialty area OR at least 2-years of relevant pharmacy practice experience AND at least 2-years of relevant pharmacy practice experience in specialty area
Board Certification in Nutrition Support Pharmacy (BCNSP) is required; Candidates enrolled in a PGY2 residency in area of specialty are required to obtain board certification within 12 months of hire
Current, active Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in area of specialty or certification (EXCEPTION: Candidates with PGY2 training in area of specialty required to obtain board certification within 12 months of hire)
Eligible for licensure by the Florida Board of Pharmacy
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire
Academic Appointment within 18 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Proven history of establishing and maintaining a progressive clinical pharmacy practice in area of specialty
Experience in pharmacotherapy and/or pharmacy practice research, participation in scholarly activities including publication and scientific meeting presentations, and clinical teaching experience
Demonstration of leadership and team building skills
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications
Experience and interest in teaching
Strong commitment to excellence
Project management and coordination skills
Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with others, and work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Providing expert guidance for managing the care of Parenteral Nutrition Hospitalized and Ambulatory Patients
Serving as a Preceptor in Learning Experiences for Pharmacy Residency and Student Education Programs
Leading quality improvement projects in the Nutrition Support Practice
Performing the skills and responsibilities of a Pharmacist in medication order verification, preparation, dispensing, consultation, therapy management, education, research, and professional supervision of Pharmacy Technicians
Providing an expert level of guidance on medication use in the specialty area of practice
Serving as preceptor for Pharmacy Education program(s) and participates in research activities
Leading quality improvement projects in the specialty area of practice
Giving direction to Pharmacy Residents, Technicians, Interns and Students
Collaborating with specialty teams
Working cooperatively with Pharmacy management, other Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and support staff, patients, Physicians, Nurses, and other members of the healthcare team