Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Specialty Pharmacy
Core
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist managing chronic disease and specialty medication therapy for patients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Specialty Pharmacy)
Builds
Patient drug therapy management and medication-use systems
Domain
Healthcare / Specialty Pharmacy
Required skills
Patient counseling, drug information expertise, clinical practice standards adherence, policy development, quality assurance, system implementation, peer coaching, triage and escalation
Preferred skills
Hospital experience, PGY1/PGY2 residency training, BLS certification, ACLS certification, Doctorate in Pharmacy
Technologies
Pharmacy information systems, sterile compounding systems
Responsibilities
Manage patient drug therapy, assure appropriateness of provider medication orders, serve as primary resource for drug information, provide in-depth patient counseling, support training of new employees, precept pharmacy students/residents, lead system initiatives, ensure adequate supplies for patient care
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC