Clinical Pharmacist directs and develops research of existing and new prescription drugs and conducts utilization reviews to develop guidelines for usage, prior authorization, and updates to formulary. Monitors patient data on drug therapies outcomes, reactions, and errors. Being a Clinical Pharmacist provides education and outreach to medical staff on prescribing guidelines, alternative drug therapies, and risk mitigation. Administers a prior authorization program. Additionally, Clinical Pharmacist requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Clinical Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary
Pharmacists are responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of pharmaceuticals and ensure appropriateness of prescribed therapy for all patient populations including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Pharmacists must also communicate effectively with the department, other healthcare professionals and patients.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
HMC employees, providers, students, patients and families, visitors, vendors.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Assistant Director of Pharmaceutical Services and Director of Pharmaceutical Services.
Supervises (position(s):
Technicians, new staff, students.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy
Preferred:
Master of Sciences in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
5 years hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy experience if has a Bachelors or Masters in Pharmacy. Prior work experience not required for Doctor of Pharmacy.
Preferred:
2 years of recent retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy experience or post-graduate residency training.
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
New Jersey Pharmacist License
Preferred:
Specialty pharmacy certification (e.g. BCPS, CGP)
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Pharmacy skills serving patients of diverse age and disease states; working knowledge of Automated Dispensing Cabinets (e.g. PYXIS® or Omnicell®) or retail pharmacy systems; Competence in required computer programs (clinical system, ADC, parenteral documentation).
Preferred:
MS Office Proficient; Teaching/precepting experience
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