Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to lead comprehensive pharmaceutical care and education initiatives within the Baystate Medical Center system. You will participate in rounds, optimize formulary use, and mentor APPE students and residents, while supporting research and evidence-based drug therapies.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with prescribers, nurses, and pharmacists, and advancement of patient care through education and clinical practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• ASHP residency preceptorship requirements.
• PGY-1 equivalent to three years in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care and care area support; participate in rounds and review therapies.
• Advance knowledge through precepting APPE students and residents; develop staff education.
• Develop evidence-based drug therapies and coordinate medication-use reviews.
• Participate in hospital committees and pharmacy-research projects.
• Mentor residents; pursue BPS certification within 12 months.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Innovation

Creativity

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary: Through the leadership of the BH Pharmacy Manager of Clinical Programs, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is primarily responsible for leading and providing comprehensive and collaborative pharmaceutical care and supporting the pharmacy education programs. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is also expected to serve as a leader among their colleagues, supporting workflow and education as appropriate. The major job responsibilities include identification, resolution, and prevention of drug-related problems, drug distribution support, order verification, and oversight of medication use protocols and/or restrictions. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist supports and leads clinical pharmacy and medication management initiatives, serves as the pharmacy representative on committees as appropriate, participates in research, and contributes to the advancement of knowledge through the teaching and education of Pharmacy students, Pharmacy residents, and Pharmacy staff, as well as Nursing staff and Prescriber staff both internally and externally. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist serves as a preceptor for APPE students and pharmacy residents. Responsibilities include program/syllabus development and maintenance to achieve program goals and provision of sound academic and clinical training for students and residents.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Care for Care Areas and Operational Support of Inpatient Care Areas: Participate in daily patient care rounds with the following goals: Monitor drug therapy to evaluate the appropriateness of use; Promote the optimal use of formulary medications; Review patient profiles including dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions; Coordinate care across the continuum as needed Provide pharmacokinetic consultations when appropriate Prevent, detect, monitor, and document adverse drug reactions and medication events Counsel patients/family on discharge/transfer medications as appropriate Participate in emergencies as appropriate Documentation of services provided within the pharmacy intervention database and patient medical record Provide medication order review support as appropriate for patients Resolve drug distribution-related issues Cover assigned shifts as determined by departmental needs Ensure adherence to the Joint Commission
• Advancement of Knowledge for Baystate Medical Center and Baystate Health: Serve as the primary preceptor for APPE pharmacy students and Pharmacy residents in their care areas and a backup preceptor for other rotations as appropriate Plan, develop, and implement staff development support for prescribers and nurses Facilitate Clinical Pharmacist development in the specialty care area Design and provide presentations, publications, and other informative activities related to patient care and other drug-related topics for internal and external audiences Meets ASHP/School of Pharmacy requirements for preceptors
• Develop and Support evidence-based drug therapies for patients: Plan, develop, and implement medication-use therapies that are optimal from both a financial and a clinical perspective Implement appropriate clinical practice guidelines and care plans through CIS Coordinate Pharmacy and Therapeutics category/medication reviews as necessary Develop and conduct target drug programs and drug use evaluations as needed and report results to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Monitor the use of high-cost, high-risk medications to ensure consistency with approved criteria
• Participate in Appropriate Medical Center Committees: Pharmacy Academic Advisory Committee Clinical Pharmacy Leadership Committee Care Area-specific Committees/groups
• Participate in Pharmacy-Research Projects: Medication-related patient outcomes research Serve as a residency project mentor for pharmacy residents as appropriate
• Must be able to obtain any applicable BPS certification within 12 months from the date of hire that is relevant to the clinical scope.

Required Work Experience

• PGY-1 equivalent to three years in a direct patient care role

Preferred Work Experience

• PGY-2

Skills and Competencies

• Maintenance of ASHP residency preceptorship requirements
• Excellence in clinical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must be results-oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understands the principles of staff engagement
• Demonstrates innovation and creativity
• Effective leadership skills (project management, team leadership, etc.)

Education

• Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - ASHPASHPASHP
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - Board of Pharmacy SpecialistBoard of Pharmacy SpecialistBoard of Pharmacy Specialist
• Licensed Pharmacist - OtherOtherOther

Compensation Note

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $130,977.00 - $150,550.00 - $178,048.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England's leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children's Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield