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)
Full Time / Days
This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy and is responsible for developing, maintaining and overseeing clinical pharmacy functions for the medical center. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical procedures and policies, preparation/presentation of medication use evaluations, LeapFrog survey completion, medication reconciliation (performing, supervising staff), cost containment of antimicrobials via local and corporate initiatives, direct patient care review and recommendations targeting critical care and care management discharge planning, collecting and reporting data related to antimicrobial utilization and other clinical needs of the medical center. This position will also lead the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee and the Anticoagulant Committee.
Education/experience required: BS in Pharmacy (Doctorate of Pharmacy preferred) and 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience to include clinical patient care activities
Experience Preferred: Post-graduate residency or national board certification (Board of Pharmacy Specialties), critical care work practice, preparation/presentation of medication use evaluations, proficient use of business and clinical applications
Licenses/Certificates required: Alabama State Board of pharmacy license, State of Alabama controlled substance permit, and parenteral certification