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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care)
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care)WMCHealth • Valhalla, NY, United States
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care)

WMCHealth • Valhalla, NY, United States
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Job Summary :

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services that optimize medication therapy and promote safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based practices. The CPS collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, supports medication management initiatives, and contributes to the continuous improvement of clinical programs and protocols.

Responsibilities :

  • Patient Care Clinical Collaboration :

Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, collaborating with providers to optimize medication therapy management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and cost-efficiency

  • Conduct patient assessments, develop individualized therapeutic plans, and recommend appropriate pharmacotherapy adjustments based on clinical needs
  • Evidence-Based Medicine :

    • Provide guidance on pharmacotherapy by critically evaluating literature and applying evidence-based recommendations

  • Respond to drug information inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders
  • Medication Safety Regulatory Compliance :

    • Ensure compliance with clinical practice standards, as well as local, state, and federal regulations regarding medication use, handling, storage, and disposal

  • Lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety and quality of care
  • Formulary Management Committee Participation :

    • Review and manage non-formulary drug requests, contributing expertise to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (PT) Committee and other relevant hospital committees

  • Play an active role in formulary reviews, therapeutic interchanges, and the evaluation of new medications
  • Education Professional Development :

    • Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students, residents, and staff, facilitating professional growth and development

  • Design and deliver educational programs for healthcare professionals, including seminars, workshops, and in-service training
  • Take an active role in patient education and community engagement
  • Interprofessional Communication Team Building :

    • Foster strong communication and collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure integrated and patient-centered care

  • Maintain professionalism and serve as a role model for ethical and effective communication within the healthcare team
  • Continuous Learning Leadership :

    • Engage in ongoing professional development through participation in continuing education, certification programs, and professional organizations

  • Contribute to the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and advocate for best practices in medication therapy management

    • Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Education :

    • Required : Pharm.D. from accredited School of Pharmacy

  • Experience

    • Required :

    Completion PGY1 pharmacy residency and / or at least three years experience in the specific area of the position in which applicant will be working

  • Preferred :

    • Completion PGY1 pharmacy residency

  • Completion of PGY2 pharmacy residency and / or at least five years experience in the specific area of the position in which applicant will be working
  • Licensure Certification :

    • Required :

    Active New York State Pharmacist license

  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in specific specialty of position in which applicant will be working (must be achieved within 12 months of hire)

    • Additional Information :

  • Reports to : Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services
  • Schedule : Full-time, with potential weekend and holiday shifts as needed.
  • Opportunities for Growth and Collaboration : Involvement in advanced clinical research, teaching, leadership roles, and expanded responsibilities in other specialty areas.

    • Required

    Preferred

    Job Industries

  • Healthcare
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