What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care) position at Westchester Medical Center Health System?
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
- Required :
- 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)
- Required :
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.
