Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Phrm Residency Credentialed SCH

Catholic Health System; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Buffalo, New York, to coordinate a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Services Program. The role requires a PharmD, PGY1, and preferably PGY2 residency, focusing on areas like Critical Care and Oncology.

The pharmacist will provide educational programs for healthcare professionals and patients, manage compliance with regulatory standards, and precept pharmacy residents across the system. Excellent communication skills and the ability to analyze laboratory results are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) with PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required.
• Current residents accepted for application.
• Board certification preferred, must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Clinical Pharmacy Services Program activities.
• Provide educational programs for medical staff and patients.
• Supervise daily activities of pharmacy residents.

Skills

Laboratory result interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Coordination of activities

Computer system proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Overview

Summary: Works with the System Director of Pharmacy Services, system, and site pharmacy leadership in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Services Program specializing in direct patient care areas such as Emergency Department, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Psychiatric Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, Oncology, Internal Medicine, and select areas of specialization where pharmacy residency training is desirable. Areas of Critical Care specialization include all of the various areas of focus in Catholic Health including neuro, cardiac, medical, surgical, and neonatal. Incumbent coordinates and actively participates in various programs and activities within their area of specialty and within the scope of the Clinical Pharmacy Services Program. Provides educational programs for nurses, pharmacists, medical and pharmacy residents, physicians, mid-level providers, patients and their families. Precepts pharmacy residents across the system. Assists System Director of Pharmacy, system, and site pharmacy leadership in maintenance of readiness by regulatory agencies and in ongoing compliance with all statutory regulations.

Responsibilities

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) with PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in an acute care or ambulatory care setting required; and a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in area of specialization preferred. Current residents accepted for application. Board Certification preferred, and required within one year of hire or


• PharmD with completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in an acute care hospital setting. Board Certification preferred, and required within one year of hire. One year of fulltime (or equivalent) experience in area of specialty preferred


• Residency requirements


• All Pharmacy Residencies require American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation or candidate status


• All residencies must be verified for completion through presentation of certificate of completion from residency site and/or the database of the ASHP


• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited or candidate status pharmacy residency program are eligible to apply. Evidence of residency completion must be available prior to start date


• Experience Requirements


• Relevant past experience must have been obtained in entirety within three years of application


• Required full time equivalent experience may be accrued over three year period


• Board Certification


• Must be obtained through nationally recognized organizations such as the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)


• Board Certifications preferred at the time of hire must be in a clinical area of specialty relevant to inpatient hospital care


• Specialty specific board certification (e.g. Emergency Medicine, ID, Critical Care) must be obtained within one year of eligibility and/or availability of certification in area of specialty


• Ongoing maintenance of board certification required


• Preceptor Requirement


• Within 12 months of hire, maintains compliance with preceptor qualifications set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)


• Licensure and Academic requirements


• PharmD degree must be obtained from an ACPE accredited US school of pharmacy or a foreign school recognized by BPS and/or ASHP


• Valid license and current registration to practice Pharmacy in New York State

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to analyze/interpret and utilize results of various laboratory and microbiology tests and apply them to patient care in a clinical practice setting


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to convey educational material in an understandable manner to patients and their families.


• Ability to coordinate activities of multiple personnel and supervise their daily activities


• Ability to use hospital based information systems including Pharmacy, Laboratory, Patient Accounting and office systems


• Ability to operate ancillary patient care information systems in conjunction with operation of patient testing equipment


• Ability to communicate effectively with Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other allied health professionals

Working Conditions

• Travel to various locations for clinical assignments, meetings, and educational programs required


• Works unusual hours, days and shifts to accommodate needs of the educational activities of the Clinical Pharmacy Services Program


• Works in a clinic setting with considerable periods of standing and sitting