Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Disease

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off, tuition assistance,

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to advance clinical pharmaceutical services across designated areas, emphasizing patient outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role collaborates with Pharmacy leadership to develop training, review formulary, and lead presentations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, ensuring optimal drug use and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Relevant Experience in clinical pharmacy.
• Pharmacist License (PA) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, organization and direction of clinical pharmaceutical services to achieve high quality standard of care in pharmacy services related to specific areas of clinical expertise throughout the continuum.
• Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes for patients.
• Collaborates with the pharmacy managers in developing training and education programs and evaluation processes for clinical activities of the pharmacist staff in the clinical specialist's specific area of clinical expertise.
• Prepares formulary review and medication use evaluations of medications used in the area of clinical expertise for presentation to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams related to clinical pharmacy initiatives.
• Achieves and maintains participatory management and partnership with the other pharmacy Clinical Specialists.
• Achieves and maintains satisfactory working relationships with other pharmacy leadership, pharmacy staff and other hospital departments, committees and administrators.
• Places a strong emphasis on patient care with the patient as the highest priority and central focus in all endeavors and undertakings of the individual and the department.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Epic Proficiency

Excellent Communications Skills

Leadership Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Problem Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Listening Skills

Customer Service Skills

Team Collaboration

Public Speaking / Presentations

Education

Doctorate Degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Job Summary

• Assists with the planning, organization and direction of clinical pharmaceutical services to achieve high quality standard of care in pharmacy services related to specific areas of clinical expertise throughout the continuum.
• Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes for patients.
• Collaborates with the pharmacy managers in developing training and education programs and evaluation processes for clinical activities of the pharmacist staff in the clinical specialist's specific area of clinical expertise.
• Prepares formulary review and medication use evaluations of medications used in the area of clinical expertise for presentation to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams related to clinical pharmacy initiatives.
• Achieves and maintains participatory management and partnership with the other pharmacy Clinical Specialists.
• Achieves and maintains satisfactory working relationships with other pharmacy leadership, pharmacy staff and other hospital departments, committees and administrators.
• Places a strong emphasis on patient care with the patient as the highest priority and central focus in all endeavors and undertakings of the individual and the department.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Doctorate Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• Pharmacist License (PA Pharmacy License must be obtained within 90 days of hire)

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Delegation Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Problem Solving Skills
• Project Management Skills

Overview

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Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.