Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cumberland MD United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

Join Our Team of Life Changers as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Are you passionate about providing safe, effective, and efficient medication management? Do you thrive in a collaborative, patient-centered environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you

About the Role:

As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, you will be at the forefront of delivering optimal medication therapy for specialized patient populations. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and individualized clinical pharmacy services. Your expertise will be crucial in integrating clinical pharmacy into the care process and improving patient outcomes.

This role will mostly work day shift, but may work some evening/night hours as needed. This role also requires working rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Innovate: Oversee patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs.

  • Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, including medication review, reconciliation, and counseling.

  • Collaboration: Work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

  • Quality Improvement: Identify practice-related issues and facilitate clinical research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Education and Mentorship: Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents, and develop training experiences.

  • Operational Excellence: Maintain proficiency in decentralized pharmacy services and clinical programs, and oversee pharmacy operations.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Why Join Us?

At UPMC, we believe in the power of teamwork and the importance of every team member’s contribution. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative pharmacy services and are looking for passionate individuals to join our mission.

Apply Today

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the lives of patients, we want to hear from you Apply now and become a part of our team of Life Changers.

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree; PharmD preferred.

Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state

Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency OR PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency plus 3 years clinical pharmacy experience in a specialized area OR 6 years clinical pharmacy experience in a specialized area.

Specialized knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice and service, comprehensive medication management, and evidence-based medicine in specialized area appropriate for clinical assignments

BPS Board Certification preferred

**Currently BPS recognizes fourteen specialties: ambulatory care pharmacy, cardiology pharmacy, compounded sterile preparations pharmacy, critical care pharmacy, emergency medicine pharmacy, geriatric pharmacy, infectious diseases pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, nutrition support pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, pediatric pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, psychiatric pharmacy and solid organ transplantation pharmacy

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Pharmacist


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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