Specialty Practice Pharmacist -Drug Information

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Job Title

Specialty Practice Pharmacist -Drug Information

Department: James | Pharmacy Administration

Scope of Position

Utilizes clinical, operational, and technical expertise to facilitate accurate interpretation of medication related events. Work requires knowledge regarding medication prescribing, preparation, distribution, administration, and monitoring.

Serves as an expert and professional resource to the Department of Pharmacy, Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee(s), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Council, IHIS team, and Quality and Patient Safety Department.

In addition, daily work requires excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills. Data mining and analysis capability is also required. Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

Position Summary

The Specialty Practice Pharmacist -Drug Information pharmacist role includes responsibility for fielding drug information questions in the areas of hematology/oncology/nuclear medicine and hazardous medication/sterile compounding compliance in alignment with USP 800, coordinating and supporting P&T Committee and subcommittee activities, and management of documents on Sharepoint.

Project management skills preferred including application of Lean and Six Sigma for process improvement and to address quality, safety, and strategic needs of the department.

Serves as a medication safety event consultant assisting with targeted event reviews (potential to review IDS events, hazardous med spills, etc.) Preceptor for medication use rotations for HSPAL residents and APPE students.

This individual also functions as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, medical staff leadership, and quality personnel. This position is also responsible for supervising Pharm.D. students, pharmacy interns, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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