Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care FT

Summary Provides pharmaceutical care according to professional standards and practices and complies with all Federal and State regulations in the practice of Pharmacy at Virtua. Clinical pharmacy services to include direct patient care in primary care clinics, focusing on rural health outcomes related to chronic diseases. Additional responsibilities to include providing education to providers and nurses in addition to serving as a resource for drug information; developing guidelines and protocols, education for pharmacy department and clinical departments as needed. Participation in system-wide committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, in addition to precepting pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.

Summary Provides pharmaceutical care according to professional standards and practices and complies with all Federal and State regulations in the practice of Pharmacy at Virtua. Clinical pharmacy services to include direct patient care in primary care clinics, focusing on rural health outcomes related to chronic diseases. Additional responsibilities to include providing education to providers and nurses in addition to serving as a resource for drug information; developing guidelines and protocols, education for pharmacy department and clinical departments as needed. Participation in system-wide committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, in addition to precepting pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.

Position Responsibilities

• Participates in patient rounds (or equivalent) with appropriate individuals including physicians, nurses and other health care providers.
• Evaluates medication prescribing patterns and identifies opportunities for improving drug therapy.
• Drug Use Evaluations
• Provide education to patients/families, and other health care practitioners.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives
• Works within key sub-specialty areas to develop and maintain specific routine monitoring criteria for these patients.
• Represents the Pharmacy Dept. in system wide and divisional committees as needed.

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or BS and comparable clinical experience.

PGY-1 Required; PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Preferred.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Active New Jersey pharmacy license.

Salary:

$124,602 - $199,995 Yearly

Benefits:

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.