Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Neonatal ICU

Highmark Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

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Adverse Events, Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Coaching, Computer Security, Corporate Policies, Drug Development, Drug Therapy, English Language, Facebook, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Trend Analysis, Formulary, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Legal Standards, LinkedIn, Medications, Mentoring, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pharmacy, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Sales, Security Policy, Staff Development, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Utilization Management, YouTube
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Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Pittsburgh PA, 15224, West Penn 4800 Friendship Ave

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Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost effective drug therapy by developing and providing clinical services in their area of expertise. Conducts drug therapy monitoring and drug formulary reviews, implements drug therapy interventions to reduce adverse events. May conduct pharmacy practice research. Educates and trains the pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, students and other members of the healthcare team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides pharmaceutical care in their specialty practice area which can include reviewing and evaluating patients" drug/medical history, providing drug therapy recommendations to optimize care, providing drug information, evaluation of medical literature, rounding with medical services, drug utilization reviews/monitors and patient counseling. (20%)
  • Plans, implements, performs and measures the clinical processes that will improve treatment outcomes while minimizing adverse drug events and contribute favorable quality and financial outcomes. Coordinates DUEs, analyzes, trends and evaluates data to be synthesized into reports for action by committees. (20%)
  • Creates a culture of learning and sharing in the network that supports the development of a fully qualified clinical staff through coaching, motivation and empowerment. Implements staff development on clinical processes and oversees the training of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Residents, students and healthcare providers. (20%)
  • Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork including development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols that promote appropriate medication safety and medication utilization using best practice evidence based recommendations. (10%)
  • Provides input in planning pharmaceutical care to meet department and organizational goals. May assist and perform duties of a Pharmacy Practice Supervisor/Coordinator. (10%)
  • When applicable, instructs, mentors and empowers Pharmacy Residents to become clinical specialists. (10%)
  • Contributes to the medical community and pharmacy practice by presenting research at meetings and/or publishing results in journals. (10%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

.QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

  • Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) or 4 years of demonstrated clinical experience.
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA or eligible to obtain licensure within 120 days.

Preferred

  • PGY2-Residency

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org

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Job Details

  • Job category Pharmacy
  • Position Type Full Time
  • Posted 05/14/2026
  • Location(s) Pittsburgh PA, 15224, West Penn 4800 Friendship Ave
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  • Job Family Pharmacy Gen-AHN
  • Req ID J281133

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Highmark Inc

Highmark provides millions of people with the security of quality health insurance

Our history of helping families and companies with their health insurance needs dates to the 1930s, when our predecessor companies were established to help Pennsylvania's residents pay for health care.

Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.

Highmark's officers and board of directors set the company's strategic direction and corporate policies. They are guided by our mission, vision and values.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1996
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