Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Outpatient Anticoagulation

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services for patient populations, responds to complex drug therapy issues, and provides leadership to improve medication use. The Specialist leads education efforts for Clinical Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Residents, and other healthcare professionals. This position collaborates with other Franciscan Alliance medical staff and facilities to achieve best practices and optimal outcomes for all patients.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with allied health disciplines to provide quality patient care; Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications; Coordinate and deliver ongoing staff education for clinical staff pharmacist; Direct and precept students and/or residents; Lead cost effective formulary management initiatives; Review adverse events related to the medication use process, recommend improvements to the medication use process, as needed, and ensure improvements are implemented; Review literature and publications in area of specialization, and recommend improvements to the medication use process; Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness, and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication; Attend and participate in local and system-wide committees to improve the medication use process; Draft, review, and revise medication related policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols; Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy; 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Required; 3 years In area of specialization Required; Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - State Licensing Board; Board Certified in applicable area of specialty or pharmacotherapy (if specialty area not available) - Required within 24 months; Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association As required by unit; Travel is required

Nice to have

Doctorate Pharmacy; 1 year PGY-2 Pharmacy residency

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit offerings