Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists work closely with other health practitioners to improve the health of patients by providing pharmaceutical care to individual patients and by serving as an expert resource to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals and caring for patients of the assigned service areas. Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy, control and analysis of the formulary; and the identification and remediation of drug related problems. Reviews and approves medication orders, monitors drug therapies, and provides drug information. Acts as an ambassador and educator for medication safety and best medication practices and drug therapy research within the organization. Pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel. Provides leadership by facilitating the development, implementation, and maintenance of hospital and departmental systems that promote desirable patient outcomes.  Ensures the pharmacy is operated within the limits of State and Federal regulations. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) AND Two (2) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital OR Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy AND Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital 

2. Pharmacist License. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) AND Three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital OR Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy AND Seven (7) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital. 

2. PGY1 Pharmacy Residency. 

3. PGY2 Residency in a relevant area of practice. 

4. Pharmacy Board Certification. 

5. Active Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) credential in a related area of practice. 

6. Experience in drug utilization review and analysis. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Provides prospective evaluation and monitoring of drug therapy.  

2. Coordinates review of policies and procedures related to clinical practice.  

3. Participates in the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols and clinical pathways.  

4. Participates in the development of departmental drug-specific and population-specific initiatives. 

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