Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Childrens Pediatric Oncology

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to coordinate advanced practice pharmacy services in a Level II role.

The position includes developing and sustaining clinical services, providing education to staff and learners, and supporting medication therapy optimization across the health system. The role entails collaborating with physicians, leaders, and staff to improve resource utilization, drug safety, and patient outcomes while guiding ongoing service enhancements and

Qualifications

• Pharm. D. degree required with completion of a PGY1 residency.
• PGY2 residency or Board Certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain clinical pharmacy services.
• Provide patient education and therapeutic medication recommendations.
• Support drug monitoring, safety, and outcomes improvement.
• Lead education initiatives for staff, students and residents.
• Collaborate with physicians and health-system colleagues on formulary and resource utilization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharm. D. degree

PGY1 residency

PGY2 residency or Board Certification preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Full Time Days Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:00pm

Job Summary

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist provide all services and care expected of a Level II pharmacist. In addition, they coordinate advanced practice pharmacy services to include: (1) assist pharmacy leadership with strategic initiatives involving the implementation of new services or continuous improvement of existing services, (2) assist medical staff, system employees and pharmacy/executive leadership with improving resource utilization and outcomes related to medication therapy, (3) direct pharmacy department education services including staff development, undergraduate training and post-graduate education, and (4) provide or coordinate consultative and drug information services to patients, physicians and system employees as required by policy, regulation or physician order.

Minimum Education

Pharm. D. degree and completion of a PGY1 residency program or equivalent experience (5 years in a clinical specialty position) are required. PGY2 residency program or Board Certification preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Oklahoma Doctor of Pharmacy License.

Work Experience

1 - 2 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skilled using Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access. Good analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively, work independently and as a team member. Good verbal and writing skills to support effective communication.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and sustain clinical pharmacy services including patient medication profile reviews, patient and/or caregiver education, therapeutic medication recommendations, drug monitoring, consultative services, medication event reporting, and other tasks as guided by pharmacy and medical staff leadership. Maintain clinical expertise in assigned specialty area(s) and preserve a collaborative rapport with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote evidence-based care, ensure drug safety, and produce optimal patient outcomes. Support operational functions of the pharmacy department, including verifying, preparing, and dispensing medications; identifying opportunities for process improvement, system optimization, and safe use of technology; promoting formulary compliance; and upholding safety and regulatory procedures across the continuum of the medication management process. Critically evaluate current and emerging medication therapies with regards to safety, efficacy, and cost; and use evidence based recommendations to advise pharmacy and medical staff leadership on therapies producing the best resource utilization and patient outcomes. Develop, lead, and participate in competency programs and education initiatives for the pharmacy department (including student and resident training programs), physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to promote safe and appropriate medication use. Act as a pharmacy ambassador by participating in department, facility, and system committees and task groups to advance quality, safety, and regulatory initiatives that align with the strategic plan of the health system.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making evidence-based decisions from diversified sources that are subject to general review in final stages.

Working Relationships

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties. Childrens Pediatric Oncology - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability. Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.