Clinical Specialist - Pharmacy FT Edinburg

STHS Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STHS Edinburg is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to provide expert pharmaceutical care within a designated service line. You will act as a resource for colleagues and clinicians while guiding day-to-day clinical and operational activities.

The role involves supervising Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, participating in interdisciplinary teams, and applying advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy to improve patient outcomes in this specialty.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services.
• Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary team or committee.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and pharmacy information systems, required.
• Leadership skills
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in a clinical pharmacy service line or specialty and serve as a resource for patients and staff.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the specialty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Medication updates

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Pharmacy informatics

Leadership

Compliance emphasis

Education

BS or Pharm.D.

Current license

Residency or fellowship / 3 years experience

Board certification (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for demonstrating an expertise in a particular clinical pharmacy service line or specialty and is able to focus and serve as a resource in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients within that specialty. Position also clinically or operationally, supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services
• Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology
• Effective verbal and written communications skills are required
• Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary team or committee
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and pharmacy information systems, required
• Leadership skills
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• BS or Pharm.D. from a School of Pharmacy
• Current license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
• Completion of a general 1-year pharmacy residency, specialty residency, and/or fellowship or at least 3 years of pharmacy experience is strongly preferred
• Certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties is strongly preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.