What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist position at Parkview Health?
Position Details: The clinical pharmacy specialist in ambulatory care will provide direct patient care to patients in the ambulatory setting, ensuring safe, cost-effective medication therapy and optimizing pharmacotherapy plans through disease state management programs and collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) protocols. Current opportunities include positions that are a blend of diabetes management, anticoagulation, and multidisciplinary specialty clinics. Ideal candidates will be passionate about growing and developing ambulatory care services as well as precepting students and PGY1/2 pharmacy residents, highly competent at developing relationships with patients, care teams, providers, and co-workers, and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.
More about Parkview Health & Parkview Pharmacy:
Parkview Health’s world-class clinical teams are dedicated to providing the highest levels of compassionate care. In turn, we are committed to equipping them with state-of-the-art technology and facilities. Parkview strives to be a partner with civic leaders on the frontlines of safety, wellness and prevention. And, because we are the region's only not-for-profit health system, you can be sure of the most important thing of all -- our patients come first. Parkview Health consists of 12 hospital facilities, 2 free-standing Surgery Centers, a free-standing emergency department, and over 600 employed providers - all on the Epic© platform.
At Parkview Physicians Group, we connect you with the region’s top primary care physicians and specialists located throughout Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. Our patient-centered approach to care means that you are at the center of an entire team of healthcare providers, all working together to provide seamless care and improved health. We aim to inspire wellness with any level of care needed – from primary care to the most specialized services – because our team includes more than 45 clinical specialties. We also know that improving your health means arming yourself with education. That’s why we offer events in your community and partner with local organizations to teach families how to live healthier lives. It’s our way of providing excellent care to every person, every day.
Parkview Pharmacy has provided advanced pharmacy services in a variety of areas for decades. Parkview offers a progressive pharmaceutical care environment in a variety of practice settings, with tremendous growth in ambulatory pharmaceutical care including primary care, hospital-based clinics, specialty clinics, and a retail/specialty pharmacy. Inpatient services include interdisciplinary rounding, and surgical/critical care and oncology satellite pharmacies. Parkview Pharmacy leadership includes a team with dedication to each facility and service type, including Inpatient and Ambulatory Clinical Services, Distribution Services Managers for Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Hospital, Oncology Manager, and Retail & Specialty Managers. Additionally, there are supervisors in each area to help support daily needs and department projects in conjunction with lead pharmacists and lead technicians.
Position Qualifications: Candidates must possess a pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution and have completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency. A PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care is highly preferred. Pharmacy licensure or eligibility in Indiana is required. Candidates must have a high level of clinical practice skills, enthusiasm for teaching, and the interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with students, health professionals, and patients. Board certification in Ambulatory care is required within 2 years after hire or as soon as eligible per Board of Pharmacy Specialties requirements.
Applications: Submit your application online at www.parkview.com. Three letters of reference should be sent to Ashley Parrott, PharmD, Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager, 11109 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845 or ashley.parrott@parkview.com.
Awards and Recognition:
- In October 2024, Parkview was named #7 in Newsweek's list of Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces for 2024, being recognized for providing for and supporting it's employees.
- In September 2024, Parkview Health was named NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award winner across medium size health systems for the second consecutive year.
- In September 2024, Parkview Heart Institute received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - AFib Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to managing atrial fibrillation, stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes.
- In August 2024, Parkview was named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for the third consecutive year.
- In July 2024, six Parkview Health facilities were recognized by the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) for ongoing efforts to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability.
- In May 2024, all participating Parkview Health hospitals received an A grade (5 As) in Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
