Ambulatory Pharmacy Specialist/Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner - Pulmonology

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a pharmacy specialist focused on direct patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role involves optimizing medication therapy, educating patients and staff, and collaborating with pulmonology through a collaborative practice agreement.

You will participate in program development, mentor students and residents, and help ensure safe, effective use of medications while supporting clinic workflows.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current pharmacist license as required by the state board.
• Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
• Pharm.D. degree preferred; PGY-1/2 residency and board certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Monitors drug therapy and participates in rounds, evaluating regimens.
• Provides leadership and education to staff; promotes safe drug use.
• Documents patient encounters and supports billing in the EMR.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Clinical pharmacy

Education & training

Education

Pharm.D.

State Pharmacist License

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This position is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at West Virginia University Hospitals through involvement in direct patient care, operational, education and administrative activities, and assumes a leadership role in the profession of pharmacy.

Pharmacists in this role will complete the State of WV Credentialing Form application in order to qualify to bill for services.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided.

WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.

Preferredqualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Experience

• Candidates should have experience in at least ONE of the following areas.

• Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field


• Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field


• Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND three years of relevant pharmacist experience


• Three years of relevant pharmacist experience AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient’s medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.


• Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.


• Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.


• Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.


• Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.


• Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities within the department.


• Participates in medication use evaluations


• Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.


• Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.


• Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).


• Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.


• Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.


• Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.


• Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.


• Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.


• Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.


• Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.


• Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.


• Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.


• Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.


• Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.


• Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.


• Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.


• Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.


• Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.


• Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.


• Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.


• Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.


• Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record and with documentation of items necessary for billing.


• Obtain and maintain credentialing as required by the organization and payers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walk and stand for long periods of time


• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds


• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Outpatient clinic environment

Skills And Abilities

• Time management skills


• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills


• Teamwork skills

Additional Job Description

In this role, the pharmacy specialist will work collaboratively alongside pulmonology providers to optimize medication management, support patient care, and enhance clinic workflows.

The position offers the opportunity to establish pharmacy presence in the clinic through a collaborative practice agreement (CPA), providing direct patient care, medication education, and chronic disease management to patients with diagnoses including but not limited to COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and interstitial lung disease. In addition to patient care, this pharmacist specialist will help precept and mentor student and resident learners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing program while shaping the role of pharmacy within a specialty ambulatory setting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

228 WVUH Pharmacy Ambulatory Clinics

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively \"WVUHS\") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.