The posted pay range represents the long-term earning opportunity for the position, while starting pay is based on the experience, skills, and qualifications each candidate brings to the role. Purpose:
The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing patient care through expert clinical practice, leadership, and program development. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining evidence-based clinical pharmacy services that promote safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use across the institution. The specialist also develops and manages clinical training programs and serves as a key resource in aligning pharmacy operations with institutional goals, regulatory standards, and best practices.
Nature and Scope:
The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist requires extensive leadership and clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills. Additionally, they must have a thorough understanding of Federal, State, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist has the authority to plan, develop, and maintain clinical programs, educational initiatives, and training efforts in their specialty area. They should be able to design and implement expanded roles for clinical pharmacists, ensure alignment with organizational goals and initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes. The specialist must inform their leader and obtain approval before implementing new services, modifying existing programs, making formulary changes, or approving nonformulary requests.In addition to clinical oversight of their specialty area, the role encompasses the development and mentorship of pharmacy staff, residents, students, and other healthcare professionals.The specialist fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional growth by implementing informal and formal training programs, evaluations, and educational outreach.Familiarity with pharmacy policies, protocols, standard work, workflows, and shifts is necessary to be effective in the role and to assist with staffing when needed.The ability to give and receive constructive feedback and take appropriate corrective actions is also a key component of the role.This position does provide patient care
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred NameDescriptionEducation:Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an ACPE accredited pharmacy program required.Experience:Must meet one of the following:PGY2 residency completion plus a nationally recognized form of advanced credentialing or board certification within the first year of employment3 years' experience as a Pharm. D. plus PGY1 residency completion plus a nationally recognized form of advanced credentialing or board certification5 years' experience as a Pharm. D. plus a nationally recognized form of advanced credentialing or board certification in a specialty areaCompletion of a residency in a specialty area of pharmacy practice or extensive clinical experience in a specialty area is preferred.License(s):Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Pharmacist license (status Active or Temporary).Certification(s):Ability to obtain and maintain one of the following nationally recognized forms of advanced credentialing or board certification: Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP), Emergency Medicine Pharmacy (BCEMP), Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP), Pediatric Pharmacy (BCPPS), Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), or an equivalent nationally recognized advanced credential or board certification as approved by Pharmacy leadership, required at time of hire, or within one year for current PGY2 residents. Ability to obtain and maintain Healthcare Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the first 90 days of employment is required for all locations. Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within the first 90 days of employment is required for all locations. Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required for Pediatric, Critical Care, or Emergency Medicine shifts.Computer / Typing:Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Typing: 25 wpm.Disclaimer:
The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
