Nuvance Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Norwalk, Connecticut Apply Now
The primary functions of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist are to develop and provide pharmaceutical care to all patients, including monitoring drug therapy, provision of clinical and drug information, participating in patient rounds in designated areas, and maintaining and developing clinical protocols.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead clinical programming efforts in area of specialty (critical care clinical role, Decentralized pharmacy clinical role, Antibiotic stewardship, central pharmacy automation activities, Oncology clinical services).
- Interprets, generates, and disseminates knowledge in pharmacotherapy to health professionals.
- Designs, recommends, implements, monitors, and modifies system-specific policies and procedures involving internal medicine patients in collaboration with other professionals/administrators to optimize health care.
- Maintenance of professional knowledge and competence.
- Project Management.
- Monitors drug therapy in hospital patients.
- Demonstrate current knowledge, ability to work and comply with all pharmacy regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Other Information:
Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an approved college of Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree preferred. Registered as a licensed pharmacist or eligible for reciprocity in the State of Connecticut. (Must obtain a registered license within 3 months of employment.) Previous clinical pharmacy practice experience (3 to 5 years) in institutional environment and/or completion of an ASHP-accredited hospital (PGYI) residency. Previous training in cellular biology, microbiology, or cellular research preferred. Completion of an ASHP-accredited fellowship program preferred.
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Member of the local, regional, and national professional organizations preferred. Participates in no less than 15 credit hours annually of professional pharmacy education approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with all State, Federal, and malpractice laws of pharmacy practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience working on interdisciplinary initiatives across all levels of organization.
Working Conditions:
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 468
Department: Pharmacy
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $57.22 - $106.26 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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