PHO Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Job Summary

Pharmacy Clinical Specialists provide all services and care expected of a Level II pharmacist.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacy leadership with strategic initiatives involving the implementation of new services or continuous improvement of existing services.
• Collaborate with medical staff, system employees, and pharmacy/executive leadership to improve resource utilization and outcomes related to medication therapy.
• Direct pharmacy department education services, including staff development, undergraduate training, and post-graduate education.
• Provide or coordinate consultative and drug information services to patients, physicians, and system employees as required by policy, regulation, or physician order.
• Develop, implement, and sustain clinical pharmacy services, including patient medication profile reviews, patient and/or caregiver education, therapeutic medication recommendations, drug monitoring, consultative services, medication event reporting, and other tasks as guided by pharmacy and medical staff leadership.
• Maintain clinical expertise in assigned specialty areas and preserve a collaborative rapport with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote evidence-based care, ensure drug safety, and produce optimal patient outcomes.
• Support operational functions of the pharmacy department, including verifying, preparing, and dispensing medications.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, system optimization, and safe use of technology.
• Promote formulary compliance and uphold safety and regulatory procedures across the continuum of the medication management process.
• Critically evaluate current and emerging medication therapies with regards to safety, efficacy, and cost.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to advise pharmacy and medical staff leadership on therapies producing the best resource utilization and patient outcomes.
• Develop, lead, and participate in competency programs and education initiatives for the pharmacy department (including student and resident training programs), physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to promote safe and appropriate medication use.
• Act as a pharmacy ambassador by participating in department, facility, and system committees and task groups to advance quality, safety, and regulatory initiatives that align with the strategic plan of the health system.
• Exercise independent judgment in making evidence-based decisions from diversified sources that are subject to general review in final stages.
• Coordinate activities of others and lead others in the same work performed.
• Work directly with patients and/or customers, internal/external customers, and other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Frequently interact with individuals at director level or above.

Required Skills & Experience

• One to two years of related experience.
• Proficiency in using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills to support effective communication.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• N/A