Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Inflammatory Diseases

SUMMARY

Reports to Director Specialty Pharmacy, or Ambulatory Manager as applicable. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge, Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, or Clinical Coordinator as appropriate, coordinates pharmacy clinical programs including, but not limited to, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmaceutical care, drug information services and pharmacoeconomics. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, recommend changes, and optimize medication use in area of therapeutic specialty. Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty. Participates in the development of therapeutic drug policy and implements corrective strategies necessary to contain drug costs in specified patient settings and/or within therapeutic classes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and oversees new and established pharmacy clinical services within scope of practice.
• Establishes priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within the scope of existing departmental and organizational policies.
• Provides patient care and education, through comprehensive medication reconciliations, medication-related patient counseling, plan of care adherence counseling and support, and general health education coaching and support.
• Emphasizes the safe and effective use of medications, identifies potential drug interactions, and performs other related activities.
• Facilitates provision of resources to maximize patients’ medication therapy success with consideration to the patient’s social determinants of health.
• Coaches professional staff (home medical team, other practitioners, and providers) on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic principles, facilitating safe and cost-effective medication use practices within the integrated care delivery model.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty.
• Maintains current professional competence in area of specialty, including new medications, disease management standards, patient care practices, and innovative technology, by participation in ongoing independent study, and membership and participation in professional organizations.
• Attends and participates in continuing education activities, trains, and retrains as needed.
• Effectively communicates with staff, management, and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information.
• Supports department academic affiliations, including serving as adjunct clinical faculty and providing lectures for colleges of pharmacy, nursing, and physician assistant programs as assigned.
• Conducts pharmacy practice research, clinical research, and data-related research in alignment with Brown University Health’s mission, goals, and priorities; authors original research-based abstracts, scientific, and scholarly papers and submits for publication and/or presentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs immunizations and/or medication administrations in accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations and/or the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, dependent on specific position and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Prior to start date, as applicable to job location, possesses either: Current unrestricted licensure as registered pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Or Current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island or 90-day temporary pharmacist licensure in the State of Rhode Island. If licensed as a 90-day temporary pharmacist, obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.
• Within 6 months of start date, for positions that perform immunizations or medication administrations in accordance with Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, must possess and maintain an American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty and national board certification in area of specialty within 1 year of hire.
• Two years clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training, in which case national board certification in area of specialty or Pharmacotherapy will be required within 1 year of meeting board certification eligibility requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact appropriately with colleagues and others.
• Effective organizational and presentation skills.

PAY RANGE

$110,302.40-$182,000.00

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.