Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care)

Company: WMCHealth
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

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:

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• 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 (PT) 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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  • 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:
    
    
    
    
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    • Education:
      
      
      
    • Required: Pharm.D. from accredited School of Pharmacy
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      • 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
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
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        • 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:
          
          
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          • 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.
            
            
            
            
            

Keywords: WMCHealth, White Plains , Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care), Healthcare , Valhalla, New York