Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care)

Job Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services that optimize medication therapy and promote safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based practices. The CPS collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, supports medication management initiatives, and contributes to the continuous improvement of clinical programs and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Clinical Collaboration:
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, collaborating with providers to optimize medication therapy management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and cost-efficiency
  • Conduct patient assessments, develop individualized therapeutic plans, and recommend appropriate pharmacotherapy adjustments based on clinical needs
• Evidence-Based Medicine:
  • Provide guidance on pharmacotherapy by critically evaluating literature and applying evidence-based recommendations
  • Respond to drug information inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders
• Medication Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with clinical practice standards, as well as local, state, and federal regulations regarding medication use, handling, storage, and disposal
  • Lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety and quality of care
• Formulary Management & Committee Participation:
  • Review and manage non-formulary drug requests, contributing expertise to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and other relevant hospital committees
  • Play an active role in formulary reviews, therapeutic interchanges, and the evaluation of new medications
• Education & Professional Development:
  • Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students, residents, and staff, facilitating professional growth and development
  • Design and deliver educational programs for healthcare professionals, including seminars, workshops, and in-service training
  • Take an active role in patient education and community engagement

• Interprofessional Communication & Team Building:
  • Foster strong communication and collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure integrated and patient-centered care
  • Maintain professionalism and serve as a role model for ethical and effective communication within the healthcare team
• Continuous Learning & Leadership:
  • Engage in ongoing professional development through participation in continuing education, certification programs, and professional organizations
  • Contribute to the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and advocate for best practices in medication therapy management

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education:
  • Required: Pharm.D. from accredited School of Pharmacy

• Experience
  • Required:
    • Completion PGY1 pharmacy residency and/or at least three years’ experience in the specific area of the position in which applicant will be working
  • Preferred:
    • Completion PGY1 pharmacy residency
    • Completion of PGY2 pharmacy residency and/or at least five years’ experience in the specific area of the position in which applicant will be working

• Licensure & Certification:
  • Required:
    • Active New  York State Pharmacist license
    • Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in specific specialty of position in which applicant will be working  (must be achieved within 12 months of hire)

Additional Information: 

• Reports to: Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Schedule: Full-time, with potential weekend and holiday shifts as needed.
• Opportunities for Growth and Collaboration: Involvement in advanced clinical research, teaching, leadership roles, and expanded responsibilities in other specialty areas.