Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Job Description
Clinical pharmacy specialist
provides for educational needs of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals to changes within the pharmacy, formulary changes etc.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Extraction and analysis of large healthcare claims data using SAS, SQL, R, Teradata, Hadoop
Works with the Division Clinical Specialist team to identify and promote team goals
Coordinates the implementation of division-wide standardization, utilization, integration, and optimization activities related to pharmacy IT applications
In role of clinical applications/Meditech module expert, provides user support and system maintenance for assigned clinical applications for division hospitals
Conducts problem analyses and timely and accurate resolution for complex issues and requests escalated from the division Service Desk or other division or facility service resources regarding pharmacy applications
Works with enterprise subject matter experts and services resources and the enterprise Service Desk in managing resolution of pharmacy application incidents and requests
Participates in root cause analysis as trends in pharmacy issues are identified
Coordinates division-wide testing for standard modules within pharmacy applications
Works with Education Specialist to design and develop base education/training materials in pharmacy to support staff training and continued education
Provides training to division specialists and facility clinical analysts and super users (train the trainer) in pharmacy applications
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ACLS, BPS, PALS, BCPS, BCOP, PGY2, HIV, BCACP, GOLD
Education for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the clinical pharmacy specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Education, School of Pharmacy, Graduate, Department of Education, English, Science, Foreign Language, College of Pharmacy, Writing
Skills for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Desired skills for clinical pharmacy specialist include:
Therapeutic interventions and other cost containment programs
Biostatistics
Current trends and practices
Methodologies
Research designs
Educational presentations
Pharmacy through publication
Pharmaceuticals and disease states to provide advice and consultation to providers and members
Recommend changes to the formulary
Common disease states and patient care monitoring within the assigned care areas
Desired experience for clinical pharmacy specialist includes:
Ability to manage time and professional duties well
Eligible for licensure in Kansas
Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1)
Specialty Residency in Internal Medicine or Pharmacotherapy (PGY2) (Preferred)
Mature understanding of advanced clinical applications support processes and workflow
Understands pertinent regulatory guidelines such as JCAHO, MQSA, HIPAA and ACR
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Examples
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of clinical pharmacy specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Performs clinical applications report writing as needed and coordinates priorities for reporting requests with the Division Reporting Analyst and Division Clinical Specialist Team
- Actively supports and promotes system standardization, utilization and best practices
- Aggregates data from division-level reports
- Participates with peers in the other Divisions identifying and evaluating best practices, packaging and promoting cross-division best practice efforts
- Identifies, evaluates designs, and packages division best practices, policies and procedures for clinical application implementation and use
- Works with facilities to manage/facilitate implementation of standards, best practices, policies, procedures, and utilization plans within pharmacy
- Collaborates with the medical and nursing staffs to identify patients who require intensive pharmacy intervention (e.g., medication histories, drug therapy recommendations, patient education)
- Reviews, analyzes and coordinates the VOICE reporting program including providing regular reports to interested committees in the institution
- Participates in scholarly and professional activities related to areas of Surgery/Anesthesia and Medication Safety , including involvement in local, state, and national pharmacy associations or committees
- Establish faculty appointments with colleges of pharmacy having teaching affiliations with the SJMO Department of Pharmacy
Qualifications for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy
- PGY2 Residency in Oncology or Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy are highly desirable
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS or obtain within 3 months of hire
- Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy Specialty or obtain within one year of hire
- Strong preference for an advanced degree (PhD, MS, MBA etc) with a focus in pharmacy analytics, health economics, healthcare management, public health, epidemiology or equivalent field and at least 5 years’ experience in pharmacy-related analytics field
- Advanced degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in Managed Care/PBM related analytics
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of clinical pharmacy specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Be responsible for providing collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) services in designated PMG clinics in-person, telephonically, and by e-visits
- Assess the patient upon referral or identification, adjust medications, screen for drug interactions and adverse effects, provide disease/medication education, and explore opportunities to simplify and/or decrease the cost of the medication regimen in collaboration with the primary care provider (PCP)/prescriber, patient/caregiver and other patient-centered medical home (PCMH) team members
- Utilize registries for chronic diseases and reports/tools to identify target populations/patients and enhance therapeutic outcomes through disease/medication education and drug therapy optimization
- Provide education to PMG providers, staff, and patients in written and verbal formats that include formal and informal presentations and publications
- Be a drug therapy resource to physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Participate in the selection and training of Ambulatory Care postgraduate year two (PGY2) Pharmacy Residents
- Work to improve the stewardship of limited healthcare resources
- Have responsibilities that may include designing and implementing innovative projects to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of medication therapy within PMG
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams focused on outcomes research and disease management projects with the goal of improving the quality of healthcare provided to PMG patients
- Have responsibilities that include promotion of evidence-based, safe, effective drug therapy, standardization of medication practices across clinics, and coordination with drug procurement, inventory management and billing processes
Qualifications for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Gainesville, FL
- Must meet Education and Licensure requirements
- Must be a current/permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employee
- Must be a current/permanent Department of Veteran Affair Employee
- Viera, FL
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or a BS degree with advanced clinical training experience
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of clinical pharmacy specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Have duties that include reviewing pharmacy and medical claims
- Educate and consult with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other members of the health care team, both internally and externally, which will be required
- Provide innovative and applicable ideas in clinical program development, provider education, MTM and/or improvements in programs and edits that already exist, including both improving operational efficiencies, developing new clinical edits
- Plans, implements, performs and measures the clinical processes that will improve treatment outcomes while minimizing adverse drug events and contribute favorable quality and financial outcomes
- Provide drug therapy management and consultative services which will include a review of participant’s drug profiles
- Work with prescribers to optimize drug regimen, monitoring quality of pharmacy practice, and provide inservice education to Interdisciplinary Teams
- Serve as ElderPlace’s liaison to the dispensing pharmacy
- Focus on optimizing drug therapy outcomes, improving drug utilization, improving patient compliance, preventing adverse drug events, and acting as a drug therapy resource to physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- The primary role of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology is to facilitate the delivery of safe, effective and pharmacoecomonically rational medications to the cancer patient population
- Develops and maintains a clinical pharmacy practice with direct patient care activities designed to optimize the pharmacotherapeutic aspects of patient care
Qualifications for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Education (Transcripts Required)
- Utilizes risk reduction and improvement strategies such as REMS, FMEA, Learning from Defects, PCDA to evaluate and improve medication use processes
- Previous experience/training, in an accredited PGY-1 residency or equivalent years of hospital pharmacy practice
- Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent experience preferred
- Certification in anticoagulation training or equivalent preferred
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, coordination of benefits, complaints and grievance guidelines and prescription drug utilization management requirements
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of clinical pharmacy specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Actively participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of guidelines, policies and standards
- Actively participates in professional development activities
- Actively participates in clinical research
- Be responsible for providing collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) services in clinic, telephonically, by e-visits, and possibly telehealth
- Educate team members to continually advance the service level of practice
- Provide drug therapy management and consultative services which will include a review of participant’s drug profiles, working with prescribers to optimize drug regimen, monitoring quality of pharmacy practice, and providing inservice education to Interdisciplinary Teams
- Monitor patients for appropriateness of anticoagulation
- Document pertinent findings and patient face to face encounters in the electronic medical record
- Develop, document, and execute plan of care utilizing national guidelines or established local protocol
- Provide ongoing anticoagulation care for chronic problems as delineated in protocol
Qualifications for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA or eligible to obtain licensure within 120 days
- Initiative to keep abreast of developments in the provision of pharmacy services
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy, or other advanced pharmacy degree
- Post Graduate Year One (PGY1) & Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency in specialty area consistent with practice needs of institution or
- Graduate from a school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency is preferred
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a clinical pharmacy specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for clinical pharmacy specialist
- Monitor patients to assess response to drug therapy
- Identify and take specific corrective action for drug-induced problems
- Assist with management of drug and drug-related problems in clinic in conjunction with attending physician
- Notify primary care and/or attending physician regarding atypical findings
- Refer patient to ED or alternate service if warranted in discussion with physician
- Be in a clinical position that assists in all aspects of processing prescription refill requests
- Function in accordance with all state and federal rules, regulations, statutes and Board of Pharmacy Administrative Rules
- Use established guidelines and/or protocols
- Facilitate authorization of medication refills for clinic patients
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical pharmacy specialists, technicians, clinical pharmacy department programs and services to optimize medication therapy
Qualifications for clinical pharmacy specialist
- 2+ years of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy with clinical exposure or a pharmacy practice residency with equivalent experience is preferred
- Proficient understanding of common computer programs used in pharmacy practice and ability to type at least 30 words per minute is preferred
- Working knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles is preferred
- Qualified in Pharmacy Services Guidelines for assigned service area is preferred
- Strong interest in pediatric infectious diseases including stewardship, HIV required
- PGY-2 in any clinical discipline strongly preferred