Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Solid Organ Transplant

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Solid Organ Transplant. This role encompasses leading clinical pharmacy practice, ensuring optimal medication management and patient care within inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates require advanced clinical skills and experience in a relevant specialty area.

Qualifications

• Requires a PGY1 plus additional experience or PGY2.
• Knowledge of medication verification processes.
• Ability to document and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical and distributive medication management.
• Supervise activities of students, technicians, and residents.
• Participate in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Medication Management

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

PGY2 or 3-5 years in Clinical Specialty

BPS Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Solid Organ Transplant

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist serves as a leader in clinical pharmacy practice in solid organ transplant. This position is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in solid organ transplant and will rotate between both inpatient care teams and ambulatory clinic direct patient care. Specialists provide comprehensive clinical and distributive medication management services and will utilize their advanced clinical skills in the provision of evidenced-based, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy to achieve optimal medication therapy outcomes. They serve as a drug information and educational resource for the pharmacy staff, patients, residents/students, medical staff, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will participate in the development of clinical guidelines/protocols, new programs/services, and facilitate professional development activities in their area of expertise.

Job Description:

• Practices in accordance with the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Maintains certification and credentials in accordance with the Board of Registration and adheres to institutional policies and procedures.
• Reviews and verifies medication orders with consideration, including but not limited to the following patient specific parameters: diagnosis, weight/body surface area, age, allergies, organ function, laboratory values, medication duplication, drug interactions. Clarifies orders deemed to be inappropriate, incomplete, or otherwise unclear with the prescriber in a timely manner.
• Documents and communicates pertinent information and discussion with the healthcare team and pharmacy staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Checks and verifies sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Supervises the activities of students, technicians, and residents within the pharmacist area of practice.
• Promotes a culture of patient safety by submitting medication related events and near misses.
• Completes daily pharmacy surveillance tool monitoring, including follow-up and documentation, as well as other daily patient care initiatives and relevant reports.
• Works collaboratively with all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy personnel. Upholds a culture of respect and teamwork across the Pharmacy Department.
• Precepts pharmacy students, resident rotations, and resident-led quality improvement projects. May serve as Residency Program Coordinator or Residency Program Director
• Regularly participates in department initiatives including but not limited to supporting formulary stewardship, presenting new medication requests at Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, creating and maintaining policies and procedures, conducting assessments of workflows, and/or developing departmental tools and resources.
• Supports a specific core area of practice through interdisciplinary education, ongoing specialty training and as a resource for Pharmacy staff.
• Updates clinical guidelines and presents hospital wide educational initiatives.
• Serves on hospital interdisciplinary committees or workgroups to improve process and quality outcomes.
• Supports IRB-approved research activities, medication use evaluations, or cost-savings initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• PGY 1 + 1-3 years OR PYG2 OR 3-5 years of experience in clinical specialty area
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• BPS
  
  

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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