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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Critical Care)

WMCHealth
Valhalla, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

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.
  • About Us :

    WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

    Benefits :

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes :

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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