Clinical Pharmacist – Patient Care Improvement and Research

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Organization:

VSP RX Services

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides support to technology-driven patient care improvement projects and innovative research studies. This includes, but is not limited to, working collaboratively with multiple teams to complete research and improve workflow optimization. The clinical pharmacist receives advanced training in technology platforms and is subsequently responsible for leading efforts in designing, implementing, and monitoring clinical solutions that advance patient care, clinic workflow, and research efforts. The clinical pharmacist works on a team in the Health Outcomes and Research Program at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy. This position will assist multiple clinical areas within Specialty Pharmacy. Hours for the position are Monday - Friday, 8am till 5pm Currently no required weekends or holidays. Hybrid opportunities available.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing, supporting, and executing patient care improvement projects: The pharmacist is responsible for developing and implementing data and technology-driven patient care improvement projects. This involves identifying areas for improvement, designing tools and workflows, testing and refining solutions, and measuring outcomes.
• Providing EHR expertise: The pharmacist completes advanced EHR training and  is the team's expert on the EHR system, and is responsible for designing and implementing new EHR tools and workflows to support research and patient care improvement initiatives.
• Leading and mentoring research projects: The pharmacist is responsible for managing and overseeing research projects from start to finish. This involves coordinating with other team members, designing studies, recruiting participants, collecting data, analyzing results, and publishing findings.
• Mentoring pharmacists and students: The pharmacist mentors other pharmacists and students through research projects and providing guidance on patient care improvement initiatives.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments: The pharmacist is responsible for staying informed about industry trends, new technologies, and emerging research in order to identify new opportunities for the Program and stay ahead of the curve in the specialty field.


TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Mentoring & Coaching (Intermediate): Demonstrates good training and mentoring practices on a regular basis. Acts as a mentor to a person in need of support and direction. Makes a concerted effort to seek problem definition so it is clearly understood, clarifying and refining goals, as needed. Knows how to make personal gains apparent, supporting pride in accomplishment. Cites specific examples of conduct and responds to lack of progress in constructive ways. Encourages two way dialogue, soliciting opinions of people being trained and mentored. Explores alternative solutions and approaches which make a person or team more likely to accomplish their goals.
• Medication Management (Advanced): Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in medication management in challenging and complex situations. Often takes a lead role in highly pressurized situations when there is a need to achieve results. Has the ability to determine the clinical appropriateness of each medication taken by the patient, determine the appropriateness of the dose, dosage form, indication, contraindications, potential adverse effects and potential problems with concomitant medications. Able to monitor for therapeutic duplication or other unnecessary medications, interpret, monitor and assessing patient's laboratory results as they relate to medication therapy and provide drug information to other healthcare professionals, patients and their families.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prep