Pharmacy Clinical Specialist

BMC Software•Boston, MA

2d•$112,000 - $162,500•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, the Pharmacy Clinical Specialist ensures optimum patient outcomes related to medication use by preventing or resolving drug-related issues and optimizing the drug therapy of patients. This role provides drug information to patients and families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The specialist is integrally involved in the education of pharmacists, residents, and students, and serves as a resource and drug expert in one of seven specialty areas. The position also aims to increase knowledge through research and writing activities. The Clinical Specialist may also be involved, as necessary, in coordinating the acquisition, distribution, and control of drug therapy for patients under the care of the pharmacist.

Requirements

Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts by the hire date.
Substantial interpersonal skills towards customers (particularly patients, physicians and nurses) and fellow employees of the hospital.

Responsibilities

Ensures optimum patient outcomes related to medication use by preventing or resolving drug-related issues and optimizing the drug therapy of patients.
Provides drug information to patients and families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Educates pharmacists, residents, and students.
Serves as a resource and drug expert in one of seven specialty areas.
Strives to increase knowledge through research and writing activities.
May coordinate the acquisition, distribution, and control of drug therapy for patients.