Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Critical Care

Job Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services that optimize medication therapy and promote safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based practices. The CPS collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, supports medication management initiatives, and contributes to the continuous improvement of clinical programs and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Clinical Collaboration:
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, collaborating with providers to optimize medication therapy management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and cost-efficiency.
  • Conduct patient assessments, develop individualized therapeutic plans, and recommend appropriate pharmacotherapy adjustments based on clinical needs.
• Evidence-Based Medicine:
  • Provide guidance on pharmacotherapy by critically evaluating literature and applying evidence-based recommendations.
  • Respond to drug information inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders.
• Medication Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with clinical practice standards, as well as local, state, and federal regulations regarding medication use, handling, storage, and disposal.
  • Lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety and quality of care.
• Formulary Management & Committee Participation:
  • Review and manage non-formulary drug requests, contributing expertise to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and other relevant hospital committees.
  • Play an active role in formulary reviews, therapeutic interchanges, and the evaluation of new medications.
• Education & Professional Development:
  • Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students, residents, and staff, facilitating professional growth and development.
  • Design and deliver educational programs for healthcare professionals, including seminars, workshops, and in-service training.
  • Take an active role in patient education and community engagement.
• Interprofessional Communication & Team Building:
  • Foster strong communication and collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure integrated and patient-centered care.
  • Maintain professionalism and serve as a role model for ethical and effective communication within the healthcare team.
• Continuous Learning & Leadership:
  • Engage in ongoing professional development through participation in continuing education, certification programs, and professional organizations.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and advocate for best practices in medication therapy management.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education:
  • Required:
    
    Pharm.
    
    D. from accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Experience:
  • Required:
    • Completion PGY1 pharmacy residency and/or at least three years' experience in the specific area of the position in which applicant will be working.
  • Preferred:
    • Completion PGY1 pharmacy residency.
    • Completion of PGY2 pharmacy residency and/or at least five years' experience in the specific area of the position in which applicant will be working.
• Licensure & Certification:
  • Required:
    • Active New York State Pharmacist license.
    • Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in specific specialty of position in which applicant will be working (must be achieved within 12 months of hire).

Additional Information:

• Reports to:
  
  Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services.
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, with potential weekend and holiday shifts as needed.
• Opportunities for Growth and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Involvement in advanced clinical research, teaching, leadership roles, and expanded responsibilities in other specialty areas.

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement