Specialty Clinical Pharmacist

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

264d • $115,107 - $166,712 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing patient care and advanced clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory pharmacy space, including referral based HOPD pharmacist managed clinics, specialty pharmacy, and population health pharmacy services. This role involves collaborating with prescribers in the ambulatory setting and providing direct patient care managing medication therapy. The clinical pharmacy specialist ensures effective communication with prescribers regarding identified medication related problems and potential solutions and documents patient interactions across various electronic medical record (EMR) platforms. The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist manages patients to be started or currently on specialty medications in collaboration with prescribers in outpatient clinics with a focus on Oncology and Rheumatology. Monitors medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, or drug-laboratory test interactions. Intervenes in circumstances of significant interactions, therapeutic duplications, and other occasions when pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic expertise is warranted. Communicates potential problems and likely solutions to the prescriber. Documents patient interactions on multiple computer platforms. Educates patients and their families about specific medications. Assists in the training of new employees. May assist in the selection of technical staff. Position carries responsibility for other members of the healthcare team. This individual will often coordinate his/her work to meet the ever-changing needs of the department/hospital.

Requirements

• Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
• B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD degree required.
• PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency required (significant experience may be considered in lieu of residency).
• Board certification (BCPS, BCACP, or equivalent) within 18 months of hire required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong customer service skills required.

Nice To Haves

• PGY-2 residency in ambulatory care or a related specialty preferred.
• Expertise in 340B program operations and compliance preferred.
• Proficiency in EPIC or similar EMR systems preferred.
• Advanced clinical knowledge in specialty areas such as diabetes, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, or oncology preferred.
• Experience as a pharmacy residency preceptor in ambulatory pharmacy services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and advanced clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory pharmacy space.
• Collaborate with prescribers in the ambulatory setting.
• Manage medication therapy for patients on specialty medications.
• Monitor medication therapy for significant drug interactions.
• Document patient interactions across various EMR platforms.
• Educate patients and their families about specific medications.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Coordinate work to meet the needs of the department/hospital.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree