Clinical Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy

Highmark Health; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, is seeking a pharmacist to optimize patient care through drug therapy monitoring, formulary reviews, and education of staff and residents. The role includes clinical support, participation in rounds, and development of programs to improve outcomes.

The successful candidate holds PharmD or B.Pharm, residency or 2+ years clinical hospital experience, and licensure in PA or eligibility within 120 days, with a commitment to HIPAA and privacy

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in PA or eligible within 120 days.
• Pharmacy residency or 2+ years of clinical hospital experience.
• Strong knowledge of drug therapy monitoring and formulary management.

Responsibilities

• Performs pharmacist duties and supports drug therapy monitoring.
• Conducts drug formulary reviews and generates evaluation reports.
• Educates Pharmacy staff, Residents, nurses and medical staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and committee work.
• Develops and coordinates pharmaceutical programs and initiatives.
• Ensures adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Hospital pharmacy experience

HIPAA/compliance awareness

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or B.Pharmacy)

Residency or 2+ years clinical experience

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost effective drug therapy; provides pharmacist staffing duties; conducts drug therapy monitoring, conducts drug formulary reviews, and implements drug therapy interventions to reduce adverse events; educates and trains the pharmacy staff, Pharmacy Residents, and other health care providers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs functions of a pharmacist per the pharmacist job description. (50%)
• Provides clinical support functions, design and implementation of drug use evaluations which includes 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) . 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.
• Preferred PG1 Residency Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement:

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health's 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization's affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health's businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.