Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Ambulatory Care

Job Summary :

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist serves as a technical expert who assists in the development, coordination and implementation of clinical pharmacy services at Westchester Medical Center.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care through participation in multidisciplinary team rounds and collaborates with physicians in establishing drug criteria for the safe, economical and appropriate use of medications.
• Disseminates pharmacotherapy knowledge through evaluation of literature, evidence-based practice recommendations and response to drug information questions.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with clinical practice and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Supports systems-based care and population health to ensure proper safe dosing, storage, handling, dispensing and administration of medications.
• Participates in institutional process improvements to ensure medication and patient safety
• Manages non-formulary requests for drugs, and participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities.
• Participates in other hospital Committees based on practice area.
• Uses effective communication skills and builds effective working relationships with other healthcare providers.
• Maintains professionalism and excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Participates in continuing professional development.
• Educates health care professionals, students, patients, and the public.
• Participates in clinical development and educational initiatives within the Pharmacy Department.
• Performs additional duties as required by the department.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

PGY1 pharmacy residency and PGY2 specialty residency or three years of experience as a

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Education:

PharmD Degree Licenses /

Certifications:

NY State Pharmacist License, required Board of Pharmacy Specialty Certification, preferred