Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing “A-rated” patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary:

Provides pharmaceutical care for patients in a specialty clinical area. Supports professional development of clinical pharmacists, students and/or residents.

Responsibilities:

Actively participates in the development, implementation and ongoing coordination of pharmacy residency research projects and/or mentors the resident in the preparation of posters, local, regional or national presentations, or publications.Performs and documents clinical activities/interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.Reviews literatures, develops and deliver evidence-based drug information and education to multidisciplinary team and patients.Serves as subject-matter expert for specialty patient population. Contributes expertise to multidisciplinary committees/teams in specialty area. Activities include but are not limited to developing protocols/guidelines, medication use evaluations (MUEs), formulary reviews, and order sets.Improves organizational performance by identifying and implementing clinical and/or safety initiativesProvides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to a specialty patient population, including participation in interdisciplinary team rounds, selection and dosing of medication therapies, therapeutic drug monitoring and adjustment of drug therapies.Serves as a preceptor and resource to the pharmacists, pharmacy interns and students. Provides continuing education programs and assist in the development and implementation of educational opportunities.Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to optimize pharmacotherapy during order verification or entry in the electronic health record.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS - PHARMACOLOGY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DRUG INFORMATION / PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION SAFETY - PHARMACIST, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PHARMACEUTICAL CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Pharmacy (Required)Pharmacist License (PS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: PGY2 residency or PGY1 residency/fellowship plus one (1) year of clinical experience in a specialty area or PGY1 residency/fellowship plus active board certification. Alternatively, active board certification plus three (3) years of clinical experience in a specialty area. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 60%
•  Climbing = 40%
•  Keyboard Entry = 100%
•  Kneeling = 40%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Reaching = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 60%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 80%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 60%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
•  Dust = 80%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
•  Hazardous Medication = 80%
•  Latex = 80%
•  Computer Monitor = 100%
•  Domestic Animals = 40%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 40%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 40%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 60%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 40%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
•  Radiation = 40%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Nights

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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