Clinical Pharmacy Specialist: Optimize Therapy & Outcomes

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to optimize patient care in a hybrid role based in Monroeville, PA. Responsibilities include pharmaceutical care, drug therapy optimization, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

The position requires a Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) or 4 years of clinical experience, PA pharmacist licensure or eligibility within 120 days, with a preferred PGY2 residency. HIPAA and privacy guidelines apply, with a strong emphasis on patient safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care in the specialty area with drug history review and counseling.
• Plans and measures clinical processes to improve outcomes and reduce adverse events.
• Coordinates DUEs and analyzes data for committee action.
• Develops staff through coaching and training of pharmacists, residents, and students.
• Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork via clinical pathways and safety protocols.
• Assists in planning pharmaceutical care to meet department goals; may supervise.
• Mentors Pharmacy Residents to become clinical specialists.
• Contributes to the medical community by presenting research or publishing results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Residency/Experience

Education

Pharmacy Residency (PGY1)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to optimize patient care in a hybrid role based in Monroeville, PA. Responsibilities include pharmaceutical care, drug therapy optimization, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

The position requires a Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) or 4 years of clinical experience, PA pharmacist licensure or eligibility within 120 days, with a preferred PGY2 residency. HIPAA and privacy guidelines apply, with a strong emphasis on patient safety.