Job Requirements Responsible for providing medication therapy management services for heart failure patients in a bridge clinic setting, including both clinical and distributive responsibilities as needed, in collaboration with interdisciplinary providers to ensure therapy is safe, effective, and cost-efficient. Services may include medication optimization and titration per guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), patient education, medication reconciliation, adherence monitoring, transitions of care support, and coordination of access to medications. Participates in interdisciplinary care coordination to reduce readmissions and improve clinical outcomes. Ensures compliance with departmental policies, Board of Pharmacy regulations, and other applicable standards. Provides oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians and may contribute to training and education of staff and learners. Functions independently within scope of practice under established protocols and guidelines, with support from pharmacy leadership, and may assist in coverage or leadership activities as needed.
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Heart Failure is recognized as a subject matter expert in heart failure management within the bridge clinic, applies specialized knowledge to optimize patient care, interprets clinical data to guide therapy decisions, addresses complex medication-related problems, and may lead or support quality improvement initiatives and care transition projects.
Primary Responsibilities- Provides pharmaceutical care to patients including the promotion of optimal drug therapy and safe use of medications. Assesses patient-specific data to evaluate medication needs, verifies medication orders, and oversees the preparation, dispensing, distribution and monitoring of all medications.
- Collaborates and consults with and provides education to pharmacy and medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals, patients and caregivers. Acts as a preceptor for learners as directed.
- Manages care, quality, and costs by engaging in the systematic and continuous process of evaluating and improving the utilization of medications in a patient population in order to enhance the quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the medication use process.
- Oversees and directs the work of other pharmacy staff and ensures service standards are met.
- Participates in and/or provides direct patient care in any setting or capacity.
- Supports interdisciplinary rounds, training, prepares materials, and participates in facility committees, and/or implements strategic initiatives.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Work Experience Education & Experience - Required- Doctorate of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent.
- 6 years of experience OR PGY-2 Residency / Fellowship OR 3 years plus PGY-1 Residency required OR 3 years of experience plus specialized pharmacy certification.
- Maryland Pharmacist License.
Education & Experience - Preferred- Specialty Residency.
- Board Certified preferred.
