Pulmonology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, First Shift, Specialty Pharmacy

Pulmonology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, First Shift, Specialty Pharmacy

Job Description

Location:

UC Health Business Center / Hybrid
Department:
Specialty Pharmacy

Hours:

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly

Shift: First Shift
UC Health is hiring a full-time Pulmonology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Specialty Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. We are offering a $20,000 sign‑on bonus!

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world‑renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401K
• Hybrid with no holidays or weekends
• Community Discounts
• Learning environment allows for constant development.

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Education: Master’s degree, minimum required. Pharm

D, preferred degree.

• Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency, with preference for ASHP accredited PGY2 and/or fellowship in specialty area.
• Significant research contributions and medication use evaluation (MUE) activity in specialty area of practice, preferred.
• Recognized as an expert in field of specialty (locally, regionally, or nationally) through professional service, presentations, and/or publications.

License and Certification
:
Registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in Ohio.

Experience: 1 Year equivalent experience, preferred.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

• Evaluate drug therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, adherence, and affordability.
• Clarify pharmacotherapy plans and orders with the prescriber, document any changes in patient and pharmacy records, and inform others of medication order changes.
• Monitor and adjust drug therapy for covered patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes through patient assessment, including identifying and prioritizing patient problems and medication‑related needs.
• Assessment includes considerations for age, weight, laboratory and other objective data, physical exam information, medical procedures, and other individual factors.
• The specialist communicates this analysis with other clinicians and practitioners responsible for patient care.
• Develop/initiate therapeutic plans and address medication‑related problems through written and/or verbal consultation with the interdisciplinary team and/or through collaborative practice agreements/consults, where appropriate.
• Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, clinical pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics/therapeutic drug monitoring, evidence‑based selection and/or continuance of drug therapy, determination of therapeutic end points, and core measure/regulatory performance.
• The specialist, when functioning in a patient care area, takes responsibility for the continuity of care for a specific patient or team over the course of a hospitalization or phase of a disease.
• The practitioner ensures that pharmaceutical care is provided when not in the area…