Pharmacy Clinical Specialist

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to advance patient care through expert clinical practice, leadership, and program development. The role includes designing, implementing, and maintaining evidence-based pharmacy services, plus developing training programs and mentoring staff.

The position requires extensive clinical knowledge, leadership capability, and familiarity with pharmacy laws and regulations to align operations with institutional goals and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Experience: PGY2 residency plus credentialing or 3–5 years as Pharm.D. with credentialing or board certification; residency in a specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, evaluate, and maintain clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop and manage clinical training programs and educational initiatives.
• Provide clinical oversight and leadership within the specialty area.
• Mentor pharmacy staff, residents, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, protocols, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Program development

Staff mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose:

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing patient care through expert clinical practice, leadership, and program development. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining evidence-based clinical pharmacy services that promote safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use across the institution. The specialist also develops and manages clinical training programs and serves as a key resource in aligning pharmacy operations with institutional goals, regulatory standards, and best practices.

Nature and Scope:

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist requires extensive leadership and clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills. Additionally, they must have a thorough understanding of Federal, State, and local pharmacy laws and regulations. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist has the authority to plan, develop, and maintain clinical programs, educational initiatives, and training efforts in their specialty area. They should be able to design and implement expanded roles for clinical pharmacists, ensure alignment with organizational goals and initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes. The specialist must inform their leader and obtain approval before implementing new services, modifying existing programs, making formulary changes, or approving nonformulary requests. In addition to clinical oversight of their specialty area, the role encompasses the development and mentorship of pharmacy staff, residents, students, and other healthcare professionals. The specialist fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional growth by implementing informal and formal training programs, evaluations, and educational outreach. Familiarity with pharmacy policies, protocols, standard work, workflows, and shifts is necessary to be effective in the role and to assist with staffing when needed. The ability to give and receive constructive feedback and take appropriate corrective actions is also a key component of the role. This position does provide patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

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Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an ACPE accredited pharmacy program required.

Experience: Must meet one of the following: PGY2 residency completion plus a nationally recognized form of advanced credentialing or board certification within the first year of employment; 3 years' experience as a Pharm. D. plus PGY1 residency completion plus a nationally recognized form of advanced credentialing or board certification; 5 years' experience as a Pharm. D. plus a nationally recognized form of advanced credentialing or board certification in a specialty area. Completion of a residency in a specialty area of pharmacy practice or extensive clinical experience in a specialty area is preferred.

License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Pharmacist license (status Active or Temporary).

Certification(s): Ability to obtain and maintain one of the following nationally recognized forms of advanced credentialing or board certification: Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP), Emergency Medicine Pharmacy (BCEMP), Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP), Pediatric Pharmacy (BCPPS), Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), or an equivalent nationally recognized advanced credential or board certification as approved by Pharmacy leadership, required at time of hire, or within one year for current PGY2 residents. Ability to obtain and maintain Healthcare Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the first 90 days of employment is required for all locations. Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within the first 90 days of employment is required for all locations. Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required for Pediatric, Critical Care, or Emergency Medicine shifts.

Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Typing: 25 wpm.

Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.