Clinical Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completion of an ASHP-accredited residency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Nationally recognized certification, such as board certification, in the specialty area when available.
• Meet one of the following specialty-practice pathways: completed an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency plus one year of specialty practice; completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency plus three years of specialty practice; or completed five years of practice in a specialty area.
• Completed a project management course or led a major project in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Certificates, grants, fellowship, or honors in the relevant practice area; teaching accomplishments; or research endeavors.
• Publications in professional journals and/or presentations at professional meetings.
• Active participation in professional organizations at local and national levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active practice in a specialized or focused area.
• Continuously contribute to new clinical services or projects that directly affect patient outcomes, safety, cost containment, or process improvement.
• Actively participate in or lead hospital-based interdisciplinary committees or task forces in a specialized or focused practice area.
• Develop and maintain clinical practice guidelines, interdisciplinary policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Support resident or other research projects and quality improvement initiatives, and pursue opportunities for publication.
• Participate in presentations at local or national levels.
• Serve as primary preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Document clinical interventions and activities in a timely manner, including EHR progress notes, annual comprehensive medication reviews in the CMS standardized format, and patient-specific documents such as medication-related action plans and personal medication records.
• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and monitor medication choice, dosage form, strength, therapy duration, and interaction potential.
• Work under Collaborative Practice and protocols when authorized by providers.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians involved with MTM and transitions of care.

Benefits

• A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.