Clinical Pharmacy Specialist FT Days

Shelby Baptist Medical Center: Located in Alabaster, this facility is equipped with 252 beds and sees over 51,000 patients in the emergency department every year. Shelby offers advanced technology resources including a 3 Tesla MRI, a robotic surgery program, and a state-of-the-art cardiology suite. Shelby offers a full range of services to meet the diverse needs of patients including fast, life-saving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms; cardiology, including specialized surgical services; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; and psychiatric care.

Job Summary
The individual in this position will be an advanced clinical practitioner having additional expertise in a specific field of pharmacy practice. This individual will lead clinical specialized services offered by the department, having additional training, certification, and/or experience.

Job Responsibilities
-Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
-Deliver medication therapy management within specialized patient care areas and ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution.
-Assist in development and implementation of facility-specific protocols, guidelines, and reference documents related to medication therapy management.
-Conduct Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and assist in making necessary changes to pharmacotherapy practice as needed based on MUE findings.

Education
Required:  Pharm. D. or BS in pharmacy

Experience
Required:  3 years or residency training or equivalent experience
Preferred:  2 years in area of specialty

Certifications
Required:  Pharmacy License; BLS within 30 days of hire; 
Preferred:  Board Certification in Specialty area, CGP, ACLS, etc. 
 

This individual’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to): All general responsibilities of a Staff Pharmacist. Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Routine attendance on medical rounds (for decentralized shifts) with consistent documentation of pharmacist interventions. Deliver medication therapy management within specialized patient care areas and ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Assist in development and implementation of facility-specific protocols, guidelines, and reference documents related to medication therapy management. Conduct Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and assist in making necessary changes to pharmacotherapy practice as needed based on MUE findings. Review and analyze clinical data to make informed decisions for patients with complex clinical conditions. Develop and oversee drug utilization, distribution, and control in order to provide quality and cost effective care. Facilitate experiential education by developing training and competency for students, residents, and/or allied health professionals. Provide at least one in-service program to pharmacy staff annually and as needed. Provide at least one in-service program to nursing or physician staff annually and as needed. Consistently participate in one or more interdisciplinary committee(s).

Education:

Required: Pharm.
D. or BS in Pharmacy

Experience:

Required: 4 years of pharmacy practice experience in area of specialty or; PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency plus 2 years of pharmacy practice experience in area of specialty or; PGY-2 pharmacy practice residency

Certifications:

Required: Pharmacy license. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required if direct patient care responsibilities. Board Certification in specialty area (e.g., Cardiology, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Pediatrics, etc.).

Physical Demands:

Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent standing and walking. Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending. Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position.

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We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.