Pharmacist Clinical Specialist - Continuum of Care

SSM Health • Madison, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy by developing and providing clinical services in their area of expertise. Conducts drug therapy monitoring, drug formulary reviews, and makes pharmaceutical interventions with the goal of reducing adverse events. Educates and trains pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, students and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate for the site.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D; Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Two years experience or completion of PGY1 residency
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Pharmacist, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Transplant Pharmacist (BCTXP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) - Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB)

Nice To Haves

• infusion or home infusion experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care in their specialty practice area which may include: review and evaluation of patient drug/medical history, providing drug therapy recommendations to optimize care, providing drug information, evaluating medical literature, rounding with other healthcare providers, drug utilization reviews, patient counseling and order entry/verification/dispensing.
• Plans, implements, performs and measures the clinical processes which improve treatment outcomes, minimize adverse drug events and contributes to quality and financial outcomes.
• Coordinates DUEs, analyzes trends and evaluates data to be synthesized into reports for action by committees.
• Oversees the compounding, dispensing, and verification of sterile products in compliance with USP 797, USP 800 and state/federal regulations.
• Reviews and approves infusion protocols, pump programming instructions, and patient-specific dosing adjustments.
• Creates a culture of learning and sharing that supports the development of a qualified clinical staff through coaching, motivation, and empowerment.
• Implements staff development on clinical processes and participates in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and healthcare providers as appropriate for the site.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
• Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork including development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols that promote appropriate medication safety and medication utilization using best practice, evidence-based recommendations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Acts as the Pharmacist-in-Charge when the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge is not present, ensuring regulatory and operational compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level