Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS is seeking a day shift, full-time Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide safe and effective medication therapy and patient-centered care in a decentralized hospital setting. Requirements include a Pharm D or B.S.

with ACPE accreditation, hospital clinical pharmacy experience, residency or PGY fellowship or 3+ years' experience, BPS certification (or within 1 year), active license, and certifications.

Qualifications

• B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting
• Completion of an accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or fellowship AND Completion of an accredited PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency or fellowship (in an appropriate specialty field).
• OR Completion of an accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or fellowship AND 3+ year’s clinical pharmacy experience (if no PGY-2 is completed).
• OR 5+ year’s clinical pharmacy experience with no history of residency or fellowship.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification (or attained within 1 year).
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
• Other applicable state requirements – i.e. sterile compounding, etc.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ALS/ACLS certification.
• Board Certification.

Responsibilities

• The clinical pharmacist specialist is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy.
• Provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a decentralized practice setting with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.
• In this clinical role, the specialist participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the patients in the assigned areas.
• As well as provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Hospital setting

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Explore Career Pathways for Pharmacy Professionals:

• Responsibilities

• The clinical pharmacist specialist is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy.

• Provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a decentralized practice setting with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.

• In this clinical role, the specialist participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the patients in the assigned areas.

• As well as provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems.

• Responsibilities

• Job Requirements:

• B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.

• Clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting

• Completion of an accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or fellowship AND Completion of an accredited PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency or fellowship (in an appropriate specialty field).

• OR Completion of an accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or fellowship AND 3+ year’s clinical pharmacy experience (if no PGY-2 is completed).

• OR 5+ year’s clinical pharmacy experience with no history of residency or fellowship.

• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification (or attained within 1 year).

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.

• Other applicable state requirements – i.e. sterile compounding, etc.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• ALS/ACLS certification.

• Board Certification.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.

• Experience working in Microsoft Office applications, Electronic Medical Record Systems