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