Pharmacist Clinical Specialist
About The Position
The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy across inpatient and ambulatory settings. The Specialist provides direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other hospital personnel. Pharmacy Clinical Specialists are aligned with interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to optimize medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, and support population health initiatives within their practice area. The Clinical Specialist contributes to clinical and administrative initiatives and provides medication and practice-related education and training to pharmacy learners and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in a specialty area (e.g., Critical Care, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, etc.) OR equivalent experience (e.g., 3-5 years of clinical specialist experience in a specific area).
- Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or specialty area within 1 year of hire.
- Active pharmacist license in the state of practice.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Experience in precepting pharmacy residents or students.
- Active participation in professional pharmacy organizations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other hospital personnel.
- Optimize medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, and support population health initiatives within their practice area.
- Contribute to clinical and administrative initiatives.
- Provide medication and practice-related education and training to pharmacy learners and other healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
