Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Solid Organ Transplant)

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Solid Organ Transplant to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care for adult transplant patients across pre‑transplant to outpatient follow‑up. The role focuses on optimizing immunosuppressive regimens, managing drug interactions, and ensuring medication safety in a high‑acuity setting.

The position is a Monday–Friday day shift, on‑site, with no weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist license in WV, PA, MD, or OH as required by state of service.
• Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize drug therapy through rounds and clinical review.
• Lead and educate on safe, effective pharmacotherapy practices.
• Assist in discharge planning and patient education about medications.
• Provide drug information to medical and nursing staff and participate in quality initiatives.
• Mentor students and residents; engage in transplant program development and research.

Skills

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from ACPE accredited school

Job description

Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at West Virginia University Hospitals through involvement in direct patient care, operational, education and administrative activities, and assumes a leadership role in the profession of pharmacy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy

OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

1. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field
2. Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field
3. Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND three years of relevant pharmacist experience
4. Three (3) years of relevant pharmacist experience AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient’s medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.
2. Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.
3. Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.
4. Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.
5. Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.
6. Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities within the department.
7. Participates in medication use evaluations
8. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
9. Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
10. Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).
11. Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
12. Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
13. Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
14. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
15. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
16. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
17. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
18. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
19. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
20. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
21. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
22. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
23. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
24. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
25. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
26. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
27. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
28. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

1. Cognizant of environmental factors.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Additional Job Description:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Solid Organ Transplant is a decentralized clinical position that supports the continued growth and development of WVU Medicine’s existing kidney and heart transplant programs, as well as the implementation and expansion of the liver transplant program. This role provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to adult solid organ transplant recipients across the continuum of care, including pre-transplant evaluation, peri-operative management, inpatient monitoring, discharge coordination, and longitudinal outpatient transplant clinic follow-up. The pharmacist will serve as the pharmacology expert on the interdisciplinary transplant team, optimize complex immunosuppressive and prophylactic regimens, manage high-risk drug interactions, and ensure safe and effective medication use in a high-acuity, highly regulated environment.

This position is a Monday–Friday day shift role with no weekend, holiday, or call responsibilities and is fully on-site. Additional responsibilities include precepting pharmacy students and residents (PGY1 and PGY2 as applicable), contributing to transplant program development and workflow design—particularly in support of liver transplant services—participating in interdisciplinary committees, and engaging in research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities. Strong clinical expertise in transplant pharmacotherapy, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to support program growth while maintaining regulatory compliance are essential for success.