Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Ambulatory Care - Specialty Pharmacy

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Ambulatory Care - Specialty Pharmacy - Full Time

Position Summary:

Ensures that the Pharmacy Department provides optimal clinical services on a daily basis. Facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, cost‑effective drug therapies.

Education, License & Cert:
Graduation from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm

D degree. A PGY2 residency (or equivalent experience) is required. Currently licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A license to practice in the State of New York is also desired.

Experience:

At least one year of experience in a clinical practice setting is preferred in order to:

• Acquire a higher level of professional knowledge in pharmacy
• Develop specific expertise in services including education, quality improvement, and drug therapy monitoring
• Acquire in‑depth knowledge of departmental policy and procedures
• Develop suitable supervisory and interpersonal skills

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost‑effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Provides training and education to pharmacists regarding pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomics
• Supervises and instructs pharmacists and pharmacy students
• Prepares and presents drug reviews, DUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reactions reports, and pharmacy interventions summary to P & T/ Clinical Oversight Committee
• Reads and evaluates the medical literature for studies supporting the pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic programs
• Participates in system and community education programs
• Reviews the performance and documentation of clinical activities of all pharmacists
• Coordinates policies and procedures for clinical activities
• Prepares reports on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic activities
• Participates in the QI activities of the department
• Establishes productive, collaborative relationships with staff members
• Develops or participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines for clinical pharmacy activities throughout the hospital and/or Clinic
• Maintains competence required for current job position
• Maintains current pharmacy licensure
• Attends pharmacy staff meetings
• Attends orientation, education, and training programs
• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements
• Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and critical pathways as approved by appropriate committees
• Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost‑effective medication use issues in collaboration with the medical staff
• Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts
• Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners
• Suggests appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, adverse drug events, and appropriateness of drug and dose
• Provides education and information on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy
• Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff

Other Duties:
Assists in the direction of staff pharmacists as required to ensure proper handling, preparation, and prompt dispensing of medications.