What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - ED position at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children?
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is responsible for assisting in the planning, organization and direction of clinical pharmaceutical services to achieve high quality standard of care in pharmacy services related to specific areas of clinical expertise throughout the continuum. Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes for patients. Collaborates with the pharmacy managers in developing training and education programs and evaluation processes for clinical activities of the pharmacist staff in the clinical specialist's specific area of clinical expertise. Prepares formulary review and medication use evaluations of medications used in the area of clinical expertise for presentation to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Participates in multidisciplinary teams related to clinical pharmacy initiatives. Achieves and maintains participatory management and partnership with the other pharmacy Clinical Specialists. Achieves and maintains satisfactory working relationships with other pharmacy leadership, pharmacy staff and other hospital departments, committees and administrators. Places a strong emphasis on patient care with the patient as the highest priority and central focus in all endeavors and undertakings of the individual and the department.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area
About St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour
The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is responsible for assisting in the planning, organization and direction of clinical pharmaceutical services to achieve high quality standard of care in pharmacy services related to specific areas of clinical expertise throughout the continuum. Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes for patients. Collaborates with the pharmacy managers in developing training and education programs and evaluation processes for clinical activities of the pharmacist staff in the clinical specialist's specific area of clinical expertise. Prepares formulary review and medication use evaluations of medications used in the area of clinical expertise for presentation to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Participates in multidisciplinary teams related to clinical pharmacy initiatives. Achieves and maintains participatory management and partnership with the other pharmacy Clinical Specialists. Achieves and maintains satisfactory working relationships with other pharmacy leadership, pharmacy staff and other hospital departments, committees and administrators. Places a strong emphasis on patient care with the patient as the highest priority and central focus in all endeavors and undertakings of the individual and the department.
#STC
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Doctorate Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree
- Relevant Experience
- PA Pharmacy License must be obtained within 90 days of hire
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Prepare & Give Presentations
- Problem Solving Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Relationship-Building Skills
- Safety Orientation
- Service Orientation
- Strong Team Player
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area
About St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour
