Clinical Specialty Pharmacist

BHS•Richmond, KY

About The Position

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists are responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support of centralized and decentralized medication use systems as well as deliver optimal medication therapy to patients within their specialty. All pharmacists are responsible for drug preparation and distribution for medications; evaluating, inputting and verification of medication orders; assisting providers and other health care professionals by serving as a drug information resource; monitoring and managing medication regimens per protocol or per consult; and managing pharmacy inventory. Heshe may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop programs/guidelines that improve practice and patient outcomes. Communicates with a high level of skill to interact with physicians, R.N.’s, patients, and other healthcare providers. Ability to problem solve. Provides verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy daily. Provides education to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members as requested. Initiates, documents, and participates in department activities that promote positive patient outcomes. These activities may include, but are not limited to: MUE, ADR reporting, resolving drug therapy questions, therapeutic drug monitoring, identifying drug interactions and allergies, direct contact with prescribers to clarify major problem orders, and non-formulary drug requests. Provide timely, accurate and effective documentation of clinical pharmacy services. Demonstrates an understanding of oncology disease states and treatments. Can adjust doses of chemotherapeutic drugs based on changes in patient BSA, renal function, complete blood count or other clinical situations. Can recommend antimicrobials for the febrile neutropenia patient. Provides patient education regarding chemotherapeutic regimens. Provides renal, IV to PO, and pharmacokinetic monitoring services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Pharmacy degree
Licensed Pharmacist with the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy in good standing
Must provide documentation of state licensure and CE as required by the state of KY
Maintain BLS & ACLS certifications

Nice To Haves

Pharm.D. or relevant clinical hospital pharmacy experience is desirable
Advanced clinical training or PGY1 residency preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for drug preparation and distribution for medications
Evaluating, inputting and verification of medication orders
Assisting providers and other health care professionals by serving as a drug information resource
Monitoring and managing medication regimens per protocol or per consult
Managing pharmacy inventory
Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop programs/guidelines that improve practice and patient outcomes
Communicates with a high level of skill to interact with physicians, R.N.’s, patients, and other healthcare providers
Provides verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy daily
Provides education to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members as requested
Initiates, documents, and participates in department activities that promote positive patient outcomes
Provide timely, accurate and effective documentation of clinical pharmacy services
Demonstrates an understanding of oncology disease states and treatments
Can adjust doses of chemotherapeutic drugs based on changes in patient BSA, renal function, complete blood count or other clinical situations
Can recommend antimicrobials for the febrile neutropenia patient
Provides patient education regarding chemotherapeutic regimens
Provides renal, IV to PO, and pharmacokinetic monitoring services