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University Hospitals lists this Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Primary Care - Geauga County opportunity in shaker heights, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Primary Care - Geauga County UQ)
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Primary Care - Geauga County - ( UQ )
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides a wide range of services in their area of expertise. These services may include, but are not limited to, rounding with physicians and other healthcare providers to drive evidence based and institution guideline directed medication therapy management, active participation in the training of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents, assist with policy and guideline development, and active participation in local and system level committees and workgroups in their area of expertise.
What You Will Do
Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient specific consultations, healthcare staff education, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations in selected patient populations)
Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions
Participate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics (MS&T) Committee process: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance and review therapeutic classes for relevance, assist in maintaining and updating the system formulary
Serve as an informational and patient problem solving resource for Clinical Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
Provide continuing education to Clinical Pharmacist staff
Documentation of clinical activities
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
Actively participate in local and system committees and workgroups pertaining to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist’s area of expertise
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy with completion of an ASHP accredited residency/residencies or 3-5 years of experience in the practice area. (Preferred)
Work Experience
less than 1 year Experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients, training in cost analysis/cost evaluation techniques (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency)
Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio (Required)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10%
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Who can apply
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