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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
All Work Shifts (United States of America)
Mercy Health
Intro paragraph
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives >90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist has received specialized training in their dedicated area of practice and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy in their respective practice area. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will act in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist maintains established departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a focused population and serve as a subject matter expert in area of specialty
Patient focused activities may include but are not limited to in-person/telephonic pharmaceutical care clinics or patient care areas, therapeutic drug monitoring programs, consult agreements and programs to support ministry and/or state-wide initiatives
Lead clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention
Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes
Identify and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources
Maintains proficiency in order processing and supports pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability
Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs
Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance
Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
ACLS Certification (preferred)
Education
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)
Work Experience
Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform complex pharmacy functions; residency training or equivalent practice experience in associated pharmacy practice area or equivalent practice experience required to sit for Board certification in associated practice area (required)
PGY2 or 4 years of equivalent practice experience; Board Certification in associated pharmacy practice area (Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Critical Care, Sterile Compounding or other practice area approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or other certifying board)…