Pharmacy Specialist

Job Title: Pharmacy Specialist

Overview: As a Pharmacy Specialist, you will serve as a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional in the field of pharmacy, specializing in a specific area of pharmaceutical practice. Whether focusing on medication therapy management, compounding, informatics, or another specialized area, your expertise will be instrumental in optimizing medication use, improving patient outcomes, and advancing the practice of pharmacy within healthcare settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care and innovation in pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities:

1. Specialized Pharmacy Services: Provide specialized pharmacy services in a designated area of practice, such as medication therapy management, infectious diseases, oncology, critical care, or ambulatory care, depending on the specific needs of the healthcare organization.
2. Medication Therapy Management: Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, assess medication regimens for safety and efficacy, and optimize drug therapy to achieve therapeutic goals and minimize adverse effects.
3. Clinical Consultation: Serve as a resource for healthcare providers, offering expert guidance on medication selection, dosing, administration, and monitoring, based on evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
4. Drug Information: Provide accurate and timely drug information to healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and therapeutic alternatives.
5. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activities, such as medication use evaluations, medication safety audits, and adverse drug event reporting, to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
6. Formulary Management: Assist in formulary management processes, evaluating new medications for inclusion on the formulary, assessing therapeutic interchange opportunities, and promoting cost-effective medication use.
7. Clinical Documentation: Document clinical interventions, patient consultations, and medication-related activities accurately and comprehensively in the electronic health record (EHR) system or pharmacy information system.
8. Education and Training: Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, healthcare professionals, and patients on topics related to specialized pharmacy practice, medication safety, and medication management.
9. Research and Scholarship: Participate in pharmacy research initiatives, clinical trials, and scholarly activities to advance the field of pharmacy practice and contribute to evidence-based practice guidelines.
10. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of developments in pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in healthcare delivery, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services and patient care.

Requirements:

1. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
2. Specialized Training: Completion of postgraduate residency training or fellowship in the designated area of pharmacy specialization, or equivalent experience and expertise in the field.
3. Licensure: Current licensure as a pharmacist in good standing, with eligibility for licensure in the applicable jurisdiction.
4. Clinical Skills: Proficiency in specialized pharmacy practice, including advanced pharmacotherapy knowledge, clinical assessment, and medication management skills.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex clinical information effectively to diverse audiences.
6. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, consulting with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
7. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze clinical data, interpret research findings, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
8. Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with pharmacy information systems, electronic health records (EHR), and medication management software applications relevant to the specialized area of pharmacy practice.
9. Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead quality improvement initiatives, mentor pharmacy staff, and contribute to departmental or organizational goals.
10. Commitment to Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintenance of specialized pharmacy certifications or credentials relevant to the area of practice.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles
• Work-life balance initiatives

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