Inpatient Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

About the Company:

HonorVet Technologies (SDVOSB) provides specialized and high-volume healthcare staffing solutions to hospitals, healthcare systems, clinics, and allied healthcare organizations across the United States. With strong delivery capabilities and rapid turnaround times, we support contract, travel, direct hire, and per-dem staffing needs across nursing, allied health, healthcare IT, and clinical support services. Our dedicated recruitment team focuses on delivering qualified healthcare professionals quickly while ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Job Title: Inpatient Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Location: Bronx, NY

Job Summary

The Inpatient Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients with serious illnesses. This role focuses on medication management, symptom control, and supporting patient-centered goals of care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The specialist also contributes to clinical education, protocol development, and safe medication practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as a core member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team
2. Review and evaluate medication histories for appropriateness and safety
3. Identify and manage drug-related problems, including interactions and adverse effects
4. Assess patient conditions, symptoms, and care needs
5. Collaborate with care teams to establish patient-centered treatment goals
6. Recommend and monitor medication therapies for pain and symptom management
7. Educate patients and families on medication use and treatment plans
8. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities
9. Implement strategies to promote safe and effective medication use
10. Provide guidance on nonstandard dosage forms and administration routes
11. Address cost considerations including formularies and insurance coverage
12. Support safe handling of high-risk medications
13. Review and verify medication orders and ensure proper dispensing
14. Contribute to development of clinical protocols and care pathways
15. Participate in clinical education, training, and research initiatives
16. Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards
17. Participate in committees and interdisciplinary initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Supervise pharmacy trainees, including pharmacists and students
2. Support training of interdisciplinary healthcare trainees

Qualifications

1. Active New York State Pharmacist License (in good standing)
2. PGY-2 residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience in palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, or hospice preferred
3. Board certification or relevant clinical certification preferred

Physical Requirements

1. Light physical activity with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds