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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives >90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist has received specialized training in their dedicated area of practice and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy in their respective practice area. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will act in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist maintains established departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and serve as a subject matter expert in area of specialty
• Patient focused activities may include but are not limited to in-person/telephonic pharmaceutical care clinics or patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, consult agreements and programs to support ministry and/or state-wide initiatives
• Lead clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention
• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes
• Identify and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources
• Maintains proficiency in order processing and supports pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs
• Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance
• Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
• ACLS Certification (preferred)

Education

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
• Advanced pharmacy degree - Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Work Experience

• Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform complex pharmacy functions; residency training or equivalent practice experience in associated pharmacy practice area or equivalent practice experience required to sit for Board certification in associated practice area (required)
• PGY2 or 4 years of equivalent practice experience; Board Certification in associated pharmacy practice area (Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Critical Care, Sterile Compounding or other practice area approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or other certifying board) (preferred)

Training

Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge - MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
• Subject matter expert for medications in area of practice, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Utilize SBAR format
• Provide medication education
• Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting
• Work in a complex team environment
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching, precepting and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management
• Relationship building
• Time-management

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:
Pharmacy - St. Elizabeth