Clinical Pharmacist: Drug Therapy Optimization

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network invites a licensed pharmacist to join our hospital-based clinical team. The role focuses on optimizing drug therapy, conducting drug utilization evaluations, and supporting nurses, medical staff, and residents through education and rounds.

Responsibilities include formulary reviews, program development, and interdepartmental collaboration to improve patient outcomes. Minimum education required is PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy, with residency or 2 years of clinical

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD).
• Completion of a Pharmacy Residency or 2 years of demonstrated clinical experience required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions of a pharmacist per the pharmacist job description. (50%)
• Provides clinical support functions, design and implementation of drug use evaluations including collecting, analyzing, trending, collating and evaluation data to be synthesized into reports such as formulary evaluations, ongoing monitors or specific drug usage evaluations. (20%)
• Participates in educational program for healthcare professionals including nurses, medical staff, pharmacy residents and pharmacists.
• Participates in medical rounds whenever possible with the interdisciplinary team.
• Prepares clear and concise clinical briefs for use by nurses, medical staff, pharmacy and committees. (10%)
• Provides input in planning pharmaceutical programs to meet department and organizational goals.
• Responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, performance and outcomes of programs, services and initiatives. (10%)
• Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork by working on committees and task forces. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network invites a licensed pharmacist to join our hospital-based clinical team. The role focuses on optimizing drug therapy, conducting drug utilization evaluations, and supporting nurses, medical staff, and residents through education and rounds.

Responsibilities include formulary reviews, program development, and interdepartmental collaboration to improve patient outcomes. Minimum education required is PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy, with residency or 2 years of clinical