Pharmacist 2, Clinical Specialist (TAR)

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

2d • $61 - $79 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

This role provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for a specialized area of pharmacy practice. This includes participating on inter-disciplinary patient care team rounds, providing consultative input on safe and effective drug therapy, managing established clinical pharmacy programs, monitoring assigned patient populations, recommending adjustments to therapy, providing patient education, authorizing and verifying orders, and supervising drug distribution when appropriate. The role also involves documenting clinical pharmacy activities, collaborating with other clinicians to implement and maintain disease or medication management programs, and participating in the development of global medication use management programs. The Clinical Specialist serves as a leader in their specialty area, mentoring and coaching other pharmacists, and directing technicians. They will conduct QA, MUE, or other research, and participate in departmental Q/A processes. A commitment to training future pharmacists is essential, including serving as a preceptor and contributing to student training experiences. Didactic lectures to various divisions and departments may also be required. Problem-solving is a key aspect, addressing patient care issues and potentially revising hospital or departmental policy. Active membership and participation in professional organizations, including presentations, are expected. The role also involves serving on departmental, hospital, or medical center committees.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required
• New York State Pharmacy License upon hire required
• Board certification in the most relevant specialty area within 2 years required

Nice To Haves

• Specialty residence training preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• New resident graduates or clinical specialists in their first 3-5 years of practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for a specialized area of pharmacy practice, including participating on inter-disciplinary patient care team rounds as appropriate to the specialty, providing consultative input on safe and effective drug therapy, managing established clinical pharmacy programs or services, monitoring assigned patient populations for clinical progress, including renal/hepatic function, culture results, and other applicable laboratory tests, recommending adjustments to therapy as necessary, providing patient education and discharge counseling, authorizing and verifying orders, and supervising drug distribution when appropriate and required.
• Documents clinical pharmacy activities as appropriate in the medical record or other systems.
• Works collaboratively with other clinicians and health-care providers to implement and maintain innovative disease or medication management programs and clinical pharmacy services.
• Participates in the development of global medication use management programs within the University, including clinical guidelines, critical pathways, disease management and drug use programs.
• Provides clinical leadership in area of specialty by serving as a mentor, coach and role model for all pharmacists in the department.
• Recognizes the need for mentoring and education and reaches out in a positive and constructive way to facilitate learning and professional growth.
• Directs and supervises the work of technicians to ensure appropriate workflow as required.
• Conducts QA, MUE, or other research to document the value and contribution of clinical pharmacy services within area of specialization.
• Participates in departmental Q/A processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling MARs, and cost-savings initiatives etc.
• Maintains a personal and professional commitment to the training of future generations of pharmacists, as exemplified by serving as a preceptor for pharmacy residency training programs and contributing to student training experiences for IPPE and APPE rotations as assigned, including providing didactic lectures, case studies and other interactive teaching programs to pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and pharmacists.
• Provides didactic lectures to various divisions and departments of the medical center as requested, including nursing, medical/surgical residents and students training in allied health professions.
• Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner.
• Identifies patient care problems and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress.
• Problem solving will often go beyond patient-specific issues and may require participation on interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policy, procedures or treatment guidelines.
• Contacts supervisor for assistance when solution is beyond expertise or authority.
• Holds active membership and participates in local, regional and national professional organizations in clinical pharmacy and/or specialty areas of practice.
• Conducts presentation of clinical education or research results at local, regional and/or national meetings.
• Provision of continuing professional education to peers in the community, region, and/or nationally.
• Recognition of expertise in specialty area of practice at a local and national level.
• Serves on departmental, hospital or medical center committees or task forces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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