Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, provides advanced comprehensive pharmaceutical care for an assigned, specialized patient population. Collaborates with patients, families, patient care professionals to deliver safe, cost-effective patient-centered care. Responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services at the designated practice area. Serves as a subject matter expert in the assigned therapeutic area and works directly with the nursing and medical staff on patient care and quality improvement processes. Monitors drug therapy verifies care area medication orders and suggests alternatives as needed in line with the organizational formulary. Assists providers in determining drug strengths, dosages, and effects of drug interactions. Conducts drug utilization reviews and medication use evaluations and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval with a focus on area of specialization. Participates in drug use and outcome management programs within specialty area to improve pharmacy practice. Instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students; assists in overseeing and directing the clinical services provided by pharmacists. Acts as a mentor to expand the clinical knowledge and expertise of the clinical pharmacists.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Clinical Pharmacy Services: 
1. Develop an independent clinical practice site in area of assigned specialty with responsibility for clinical interventions, evaluation of data and development of clinical and performance metrics.
2. Provides direct cost-effective pharmaceutical care to optimize drug therapy for patients through the development, implementation, monitoring, and modification of individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient care team.
3.Performs accurate and timely medication order verification for practice site patients as needed ensuring accuracy and appropriateness.
6. Recommends therapy or alternative approaches based on interpretation of relevant medical literature and clinical experience.
7.  Interprets laboratory and other patient-specific data to develop treatment plans and to monitor response to therapy.
9. Makes verbal or written recommendations in a clear, succinct and appropriate manner.
10. Effectively searches and integrates data obtained from appropriate references to derive a conclusion or develop a patient care plan.
11. Applies pharmacokinetic principles in order to achieve efficacious, safe and economical pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
12. Provides concise, applicable and timely responses to drug information requests from health care providers and patients.
13. Monitors the medication pipeline and anticipates changes in medication therapy and the potential impact it will have on the clinical and financial delivery of patient care.
14. Prevents, detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
15. Ensures a continuum of care by conducting medication history and reviewing/assessing medications at admission, transfer and discharge. 
16. Counsels patients and/or caregiver as to the proper administration, potential adverse reactions, storage of medications, etc.
17. Maintains a well-rounded knowledge of all patient populations and facets of pharmacy practice while concentrating on areas of specialty.
18. Responsible for cross coverage of other specialty patient care areas as needed for appropriate levels of clinical support.

Drug Use, Outcome and Formulary Management:
1. Ensures and enforces compliance with established clinical protocols and guidelines with the multidisciplinary care providers.
2. Works with the clinical pharmacy manager to identify and establish programs that improve drug therapy outcomes and overall quality of patient care.
3. Works to implement, monitor and optimize drug use management programs.
4. Participates in clinical pathway development and other related managed care initiatives such as disease management p