Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy services for patient populations, responds to complex drug therapy issues, and provides leadership to improve medication use. The Specialist leads education efforts for Clinical Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Residents, and other healthcare professionals. This position collaborates with other Franciscan Alliance medical staff and facilities to achieve best practices and optimal outcomes for all patients. Collaborate with allied health disciplines to provide quality patient care. Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications. Coordinate and deliver ongoing staff education for clinical staff pharmacist. Direct and precept students and/or residents. Lead cost effective formulary management initiatives. Review adverse events related to the medication use process, recommend improvements to the medication use process, as needed, and ensure improvements are implemented. Review literature and publications in area of specialization, and recommend improvements to the medication use process. Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness, and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication. Attend and participate in local and system-wide committees to improve the medication use process. Draft, review, and revise medication related policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to: pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care.