Clinical Pharmacy Specialist — Elevate Patient Care

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacist to optimize patient care through rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy. You will develop and provide clinical pharmacy services, monitor drug therapy, implement interventions, and educate staff and students across the network.

The role emphasizes teaching, drug information, and participation in research and professional development to advance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have a Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) or 4 years of demonstrated clinical experience.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA or eligible to obtain licensure within 120 days.
• Preferred PGY2-Residency.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care in specialty area, reviews patient history, and offers drug therapy recommendations.
• Plans and measures clinical processes to improve outcomes and financial performance; coordinates DUEs and analyzes data.
• Coaches and trains pharmacy staff, residents, students, and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care.
• Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork and implements clinical pathways for safe medication use.
• Provides input to planning pharmaceutical care to meet goals; may assist Pharmacy Practice Supervisor tasks.
• Mentors Pharmacy Residents to become clinical specialists when applicable.
• Contributes to research and publications in pharmacy practice.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Drug information

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and training

Education

PGY1 residency or 4 years clinical experience

PA Pharmacist license or eligibility

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Pharmacist to optimize patient care through rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy. You will develop and provide clinical pharmacy services, monitor drug therapy, implement interventions, and educate staff and students across the network.

The role emphasizes teaching, drug information, and participation in research and professional development to advance clinical practice and patient outcomes.