Doctorate in Pharmacy with ASHP accredited residency or 3-5 years of relevant experience
Less than 1 year experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy for diseases
Understanding of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug-drug interactions
Computer proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in Ohio
Pharmacist Credentialing
Responsibilities
Provide clinical pharmacy services, including patient consultations and drug information
Investigate and report adverse drug reactions
Participate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics Committee processes
Serve as a resource for clinical pharmacists and healthcare professionals
Deliver continuing education to pharmacy staff
Document clinical activities
Precept pharmacy residents and students
Engage in local and system-level committees relevant to pharmacy expertise
Benefits
Participation in training and development programs
Opportunities for involvement in policy and guideline development
Engagement in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups
Potential for career growth within the pharmacy practice
Access to resources for continuing education and specialty training
Full Job Description
Description - External
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides a wide range of services in their area of expertise. These services may include, but are not limited to, rounding with physicians and other healthcare providers to drive evidence based and institution guideline directed medication therapy management, active participation in the training of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents, assist with policy and guideline development, and active participation in local and system level committees and workgroups in their area of expertise.
What You Will Do
Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient specific consultations, healthcare staff education, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations in selected patient populations)
Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions
Participate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics (MS&T) Committee process: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance and review therapeutic classes for relevance, assist in maintaining and updating the system formulary
Serve as an informational and patient problem solving resource for Clinical Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
Provide continuing education to Clinical Pharmacist staff
Documentation of clinical activities
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
Actively participate in local and system committees and workgroups pertaining to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist's area of expertise
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications: Education
Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy with completion of an ASHP accredited residency/residencies or 3-5 years of experience in the practice area. (Preferred)
Work Experience
less than 1 year Experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients, training in cost analysis/cost evaluation techniques (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency)
Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio (Required)
