Pharmacy Clinical Specialist

Phoebe Putney Health System; Ryde; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a pharmacist responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care, including safe medication management and education of staff and patients. The pharmacist will manage workflow and supervise pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring quality service delivery.

Ideal candidates must have a Pharm D or B.S. degree and relevant hospital experience. Responsibilities include compliance with standards, training staff, and maintaining operations within the pharmacy specialty area.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy care including drug therapy management.
• Current license in the State of Georgia required.
• Familiarity with departmental budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow of pharmacy operations.
• Participate in training and supervision of pharmacy staff.
• Ensure quality services in the area of specialty.

Skills

Order processing/profile review

Pharmacokinetics

Anticoagulation

Renal dose monitoring

Nutrition support

Antibiotic stewardship

Formulary management

Education

Doctorate degree in Pharm D or B.S. degree in Pharmacy

3 years hospital pharmacy experience

1 year ASHP Accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program(s) or Board Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care to include safe and appropriate use, managing selected drug therapies, and the dispensing, compounding, labeling, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Also participates in the education of patients, nurses, and physicians. Pharmacists are responsible for the management of daily workflow to include supervision, training, and validation of all work performed by Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Intern Pharmacists, and newly hired Pharmacists. Pharmacists with Postgraduate Year 2 training will be primarily responsible for working in their specialty area (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Department, etc), rotating through other areas as departmental needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Pharm D or B.S. degree in Pharmacy required
• 3 years hospital pharmacy experience required
• 1 year ASHP Accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program(s) or Board Certification in related field required
• Current license in the State of Georgia required

Essential Functions

• Management of area: Responsible for the day-to-day operations in the area of specialty.
• Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures for area of specialty.
• Develops and maintains standards for area of specialty, including training, competency, customer service, products, and processes.
• Assists with performance evaluations for personnel working in area of responsibility.
• Assists with departmental budget preparation as relates to area of specialty.

Pharmacy Skills Toolbox

• Order processing/profile review includes assessment for safety, efficacy, appropriateness and accuracy.
• Pharmacokinetics.
• Anticoagulation.
• Renal dose monitoring.
• Nutrition support.
• Antibiotic stewardship.
• Formulary management.

Technology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Clinical Skill

• Ensures quality of services provided in area of specialty.
• Assists in clinical training for pharmacists, residents, students and technical staff.
• Maintains competency and keeps current with knowledge in area of specialty.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.