Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacy

Job Requirements

This position will be supporting the Emergency Department at Holmes Regional Medical Center. The schedule will vary and will include 2nd shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist acts on a facility level to assist the system clinical pharmacy manager in planning, developing and coordinating clinical pharmacy services and ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal clinical services on a daily basis at their institution. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops and presents comprehensive drug reviews, medication use evaluations, sensitivity and adverse reaction reports, and pharmacy interventions to key committees, supporting safe and effective medication management.

Reviews and monitors targeted medication use to ensure compliance with pharmacoeconomic guidelines and participates in the creation and implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols and formulary updates.

Discloses, and current best practices and relevant clinical information from external and internal sources across the organization.

Monitors medication regimens for efficacy, safety (including contraindications and interactions), and appropriateness, intervening as necessary to optimize patient outcomes.

Leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives both within the pharmacy and hospital-wide, documenting clinical activities and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.

Evaluates and advances clinical pharmacy programs and systems to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and patient care, including the development and direction of clinical pharmacy services.

Provides timely drug information and education to healthcare professionals and assists with staff training and performance evaluation.

Coordinates pharmacy involvement in community education programs and fosters collaborative relationships within the department and with external partners.

Identifies and addresses cost-effective medication use opportunities in collaboration with medical staff, offering therapeutic alternatives and supporting formulary and policy development.

Analyses and investigates clinical pharmacy activities, including documentation and financial impact, and prepares reports as needed to inform decision-making and support organizational goals.

Maintains current pharmacist licensure and professional competence through ongoing education, and ensures patient and departmental confidentiality at all times.

Partners effectively with all levels of Associates, and contributes to the advancement of pharmacy practice through organizational and professional involvement.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm).
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: Pharmacist licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification: Any one of the following prior to start date and maintained:
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card OR
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) AND Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Ability to work hours that may be long and/or irregular, including evening, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be able to function in a highly stressful environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, works well with others, friendly, problem solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail - thoroughness.
• Attention to accuracy, organized, good communications skills (orally and in writing), ability to handle and work well under stress.
• Good listening skills, good social skills, perform multiple tasks at one time, and are able to make quick accurate decisions.
• Ability to evaluate medical literature.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Doctorate's degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Work Experience: Two (2) years' experience in clinical pharmacy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : variable

Paygrade : PG-PG-PG-38P