Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM; Bel Air (MD); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I to provide medication therapy management and collaborate with providers to ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious drug therapy.

The role includes supervision of pharmacy technicians, staff education, and participation in interdisciplinary rounds. The incumbent will lead quality improvement efforts, interpret policies, and serve as a department representative in committees, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and departmental

Qualificações

• Doctor of Pharmacy required unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 or foreign equivalent.
• 6 years of experience OR PGY-2 Residency / Fellowship OR 3 years plus PGY-1 Residency OR 3 years of experience plus specialized pharmacy certification.
• Maryland Pharmacist License.

Responsabilidades

• Provide medication therapy management services and clinical/distributive tasks.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts within the department.
• Oversight of Pharmacy Technicians and education of onboarding team members.
• Represent the department on hospital committees and interdisciplinary projects.
• Maintain knowledge of UMMS pharmacy operations and guidelines.

Conhecimentos

Prioritization

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Training

Formação académica

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Maryland Pharmacist License

PGY-2 Residency

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Requirements

Job Summary

Responsible for providing medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug therapy is safe, effective, efficient and cost-effective; pharmacy services provided may include, but are not limited to, medication distribution, interdisciplinary patient care rounds, medication history oversight, patient education, medication therapy monitoring, medication orders management, drug information, and drug dosing; takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas; ensures that patient care is maintained through compliance with the department's policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies; provides oversight and direction to Pharmacy Technicians working within their area of practice; may provide training and education to onboarding team members and other learners, as requested through practical and didactic experiences; acts independently within the scope of their license and areas of expertise with the help of general policies, procedures and practice guidelines with support from Pharmacy Leadership; may be required to act in the capacity of another pharmacy leader in their absence or when designated to do so.

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I is recognized as the expert in own area within the organization; has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and/or function; interprets internal and external issues and recommends solutions/best practices; solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify solutions; and may lead projects.

Specific responsibilities will be documented and retained internally by the Department of Pharmacy.

Work Experience

Education & Experience - Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent.
• 6 years of experience OR PGY-2 Residency / Fellowship OR 3 years plus PGY-1 Residency required OR 3 years of experience plus specialized pharmacy certification.
• Maryland Pharmacist License.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Specialty Residency.
• Board Certified preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
• Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Accepts change as a part of the problem-solving process.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.
• Identifies the extent of the health system's adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.
• Utilizes appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, team members, and others, to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity.
• Represents the department on hospital committees, professional associates, and community organizations where appropriate.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox, bulletin boards, and/or email.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.