Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Augusta

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through clinical services, formulary management, and policy development, including transitions of care from the hospital.

The role involves MTM, patient and provider education, and participation in pharmacy committees, with teaching responsibilities for students and residents. Requires PharmD or Doctorate, Georgia licensure, and 3+ years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy (preferred).
• Active Pharmacist license (RPH) required upon hire.
• Board certification (BCPS/BCCP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care and MTM services.
• Manage therapy including anticoagulation, pharmacokinetics, and nutrition support.
• Round with interdisciplinary teams and document interventions.
• Clarify medications on admission and discharge; ensure safe transitions of care.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Strong computer skills

Epic experience

MS Office

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

PharmD or Bachelor in Pharmacy (Preferred)

Active Pharmacist license (RPH)

Board Certification (BCPS/BCCP) preferred

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through clinical services, formulary management, development of policies and procedures, and integrated drug distribution. Individual will be responsible for providing comprehensive medication management through clinical services, patient and provider education, and assisting with ensuring safe medication use on the patients' transition of care (i.e., discharge) from the hospital. Individual may also be responsible for providing recommendations and/or assuming responsibility for patient care activities such as pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition support, or other medication regimens as prescribed by provider.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Provide recommendations and/or manage therapy associated with medications, anticoagulation, antimicrobial stewardship/pharmacokinetics, parenteral nutrition or other medication regimens as prescribed by the provider.
• Document clinical interventions on an ongoing basis.
• Round with interdisciplinary teams.
• Clarify medications upon admission and discharge, as needed.
• Optimize medication selection to improve medication access post-discharge.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of distributive responsibilities including computer functions.
• Assist in investigational drug studies when needed

Educational responsibilities

• Counsel patients on their discharge medications/perform MTM services.
• Develop and provide educational programs/in-services for health care practitioners and patients as required.
• Provide drug information when needed or requested.
• Serve as a preceptor/instructor for students from accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy.
• Serve as a preceptor for the Pharmacy Residency Program (where applicable).
• Assist in developing drug protocols.

Participate on assigned Committees

• Participate as a member of the Wellstar Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, as well as other System and facility-specific committees as assigned or as deemed necessary.
• Identify target medications/therapies, develop criteria, and implement data collection for Medication Use Evaluations (MUE) Tabulate and present completed MUE data to the P&T committee.
• Monitor metrics and develop improvement strategies as necessary.
• Assist in formulary maintenance by critiquing new entities, comparing medication classes, and developing therapeutic interchanges where applicable.
• Assist in preparing for and maintaining compliance with regulatory agency (e.g., The Joint Commission) standards/requirements. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RPH - Reg Pharmacist

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCCP, etc.), strongly preferred

Preferred Pharmacist Registration in the state of Georgia within 30 Days

Preferred Pharmacist Registration in the state of Georgia within 30 Days

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years clinical pharmacy experience or PGY1 Pharmacy Residency completion Required and/or Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience in a specialized area or completion of a PGY2 Residency program Preferred Experience with nutrition support, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetics Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with Epic, Microsoft Office, preferred
• Capable of preparing and providing presentations
• Strong organizational skills

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.