Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Overview: Responsibilities:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) is a credentialed member of the Bassett Medical Staff who provides excellence in the continuum of care as a member of the patient care team, and facilitates a culture that engages employees, fosters innovation, and sustains program implementation. The CPS is responsible for assuring that optimal clinical services as offered under the auspices of the Section of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Care Services are provided to patients on a daily basis. To achieve this, the CPS:

• Facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems/programs that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of appropriate, safe, and cost-effective therapies, as well as promoting education and understanding of the same throughout the healthcare system.
• Serves as a clinical liaison and primary source of medication information for Network stakeholders including Departments of Pharmacy, Medicine, and Nursing
• Recommends appropriate, safe, and effective therapies including pharmacological for patients
• Performs wide range of clinical services including in- or outpatient services, critical care, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management services, pain management recommendations
• Develops or contributes to the development of various policies, protocols and service implementations
• Provides clinical support to other pharmacists and pharmacy unit activities
• Acts as an active member of various committees, subcommittees, and workgroups as appointed.

The CPS is expected to dedicate approximately 70% time-effort to clinical practice as generally explained above and 30% time-effort to teaching, research, scholarship, and service (including committee functions). Inpatient staffing may be employed on an as needed basis.

• Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems/programs that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of appropriate, safe, and cost-effective medication therapies
• Serve as a clinical liaison and primary source of medication information for various stakeholders including the Departments of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, and other relevant individuals or departments
• Facilitate a culture that engages employees, fosters innovation, and sustains program implementation
• Initiate, and maintain, and advance individual teaching, research, and scholarship efforts
• Provide effective teaching in the area of clinical pharmacology for various healthcare professionals.
• Precept pharmacy and medical students and residents

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree - from an ACPE (Accredited School of Pharmacy), required

• Post-Doctoral Residency and/or Fellowship training in Clinical Pharmacy and/or one of its sub-specialties such as Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Anticoagulation, or Pain Management, required

• NYS License as a Pharmacist or eligible to obtain prior to beginning employment and must maintain NY State Pharmacist license in good standing throughout employment, required
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy or a pharmaceutical sub-specialty (BCPS, BCACP, BCCCP, etc.) or other recognized national certification in area of expertise (CACP), or intent to obtain upon acceptance of position, required

• Clinical Skills
• Coaching
• Teaching
• Problem Solving
• Computer Skills
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Focusing
• Adaptability
• Leadership

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, walking
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only): Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Min: USD $129,230.40/Yr. Max: USD $168,001.60/Yr. EEO Statement (Text Only): We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.