Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Support

University Hospitals

Shaker Heights (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Ambulatory Support. The role includes rounding with clinicians, leading pharmacotherapy management, and contributing to formulary decisions. You will participate in policy development and train residents and students within the ambulatory setting.

Ideal candidates have PharmD with residency experience and strong communication skills. Ohio licensure is required, with involvement in system-wide committees and ongoing education

Qualifications

PharmD with ASHP-accredited residency preferred.
Active Ohio Pharmacist license required.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical pharmacy services and medication therapy management.
Research adverse drug reactions and support safety committees.
Educate staff and precept residents and students.
Maintain and update formulary and contribute to policy development.
Document clinical activities and interventions.

Skills

Drug therapy monitoring

Pharmacoeconomics

Pharmacy education

Oral and written communication

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Ohio license management

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Support (260006O3)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Support - (260006O3)

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides a wide range of services in their area of expertise. These services may include, but are not limited to, rounding with physicians and other healthcare providers to drive evidence based and institution guideline directed medication therapy management, active participation in the training of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents, assist with policy and guideline development, and active participation in local and system level committees and workgroups in their area of expertise.

What You Will Do

Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient specific consultations, healthcare staff education, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations in selected patient populations)
Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions
Participate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics (MS&T) Committee process: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance and review therapeutic classes for relevance, assist in maintaining and updating the system formulary
Serve as an informational and patient problem solving resource for Clinical Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
Provide continuing education to Clinical Pharmacist staff
Documentation of clinical activities
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
Actively participate in local and system committees and workgroups pertaining to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist’s area of expertise

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy with completion of an ASHP accredited residency/residencies or 3-5 years of experience in the practice area. (Preferred)

Work Experience

less than 1 year Experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients, training in cost analysis/cost evaluation techniques (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency)
Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications