Pharmacy Clinical Specialist (Transplant Pharmacy)
About The Position
The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist provides expert, patient-specific pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical care. The role teaches other health professionals about the clinical use of drugs and medications, oversees clinical studies involving new or experimental drugs, and directs the cost-effective use of medications. The position is with UMC, an academic medical center and anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, which provides Nevada’s highest level of care and includes Nevada’s only Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. UMC is Pathway Designated by ANCC and is pursuing Magnet status.
Requirements
- Doctorate in pharmacy from an accredited institution or four years of experience as a clinical pharmacist.
- Valid Nevada State Board of Pharmacy license.
- Eligibility for Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy.
- Completion of a PGY2 residency in Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy.
- Board certification in Solid Organ Transplantation Pharmacy.
- Recent documented experience in an acute care setting.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, pharmacy practice standards, medication use and handling, pharmacotherapy, research and statistical principles, patient care practices, and hospital safety and emergency procedures.
- Skill in evaluating patient-specific diagnoses and recommending appropriate, cost-effective medication regimens; using computers and application software; conducting and presenting research; preparing and dispensing drugs; interpreting physicians’ orders; adapting priorities; managing hazardous materials; supervising assigned staff; communicating effectively; and using equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including mobility in a typical clinical setting, extended sitting or standing, and exerting the specified levels of force.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert, patient-specific pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical care.
- Teach other health professionals regarding the clinical use of drugs and medications.
- Oversee clinical studies involving new or experimental drugs.
- Direct the cost-effective use of medications.
Benefits
- Employer-paid Nevada PERS pension plan
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
