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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Ambulatory Care MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Ambulatory Care, Analysis Skills, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Drug Therapy, Educational Administration, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Microbiology, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pathogens, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Statutory Laws, Team Player, Test Equipment, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
10 days ago

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm/8:00am to 4:00pm. Ambulatory Pharmacy Specialist working within clinics assigned (ex. primary care, endocrinology, etc) 3 days per week and 2 days per week working with Catholic Medical Partners our IPA on population health/care coordination projects.

Summary:

Works with Catholic Medical Partners pharmacy leadership and Catholic Health Director Graduate Pharmacy Education (CMP/CH pharmacy leadership) in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Services Program in the area of Ambulatory Care Pharmacy services. Incumbent coordinates and actively participates in various programs and activities within the scope of the Clinical Pharmacy Services Program. Provides educational programs for nurses, pharmacists, medical and pharmacy residents, physicians, mid-level providers, patients and their families. Assists CMP/CH pharmacy leadership in maintenance of readiness by regulatory agencies and in ongoing compliance with all statutory regulations.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) with successful completion of PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency focused in ambulatory care preferred, or
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) with PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency focusing in a hospital or ambulatory care setting. Minimum of one (1) additional year of experience as a clinical pharmacist with over 50 percent of their experience in a clinical setting required
  • Board Certification (Board of Pharmacy Specialties also known as BPS) required within one year of specialty specific eligibility, or
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) with four (4) years of experience as Clinical Pharmacist with over fifty percent (50%) of their experience in a clinical setting and Board Certification (BPS), or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with five (5) years of experience as a Clinical Pharmacist with over fifty percent (50%) of their experience in a clinical setting and Board Certification (BPS), or
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) and eligibility for certification by the NY State Education Department to practice under a Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) protocol. Eligibility for CDTM certification includes:
  • PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency focusing in a hospital or ambulatory care setting with minimum of one additional year of clinical experience as a licensed pharmacist.
  • Such experience must be the provision of clinical services in a health facility which involves consultation with physicians with respect to drug therapy
  • PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in a hospital or ambulatory care setting counts toward experience requirement
  • Board Certification (BPS) required within one year of hire or specialty specific requirements
  • Within twelve (12) months of hire, maintains compliance with preceptor qualifications set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
  • Valid license and current registration to practice Pharmacy in New York State
  • All Pharmacy Residencies require ASHP accreditation or candidate status
  • Maintenance of Board Certification required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Ability to analyze/interpret and utilize results of various laboratory and microbiology tests and apply them to patient care in a clinical practice setting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to convey educational material in an understandable manner to patients and their families
  • Ability to coordinate activities of multiple personnel and supervise their daily activities
  • Ability to use hospital based information systems including Pharmacy, Laboratory, Patient Accounting and office systems
  • Ability to operate ancillary patient care information systems in conjunction with operation of patient testing equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other allied health professionals

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Travel to various locations for clinical assignments, meetings, and educational programs required
  • Works unusual hours, days and shifts to accommodate needs of the educational activities of the Clinical Pharmacy Services Program
  • Works in a clinic setting with considerable periods of standing and sitting

ENVIRONMENT

  • Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
  • Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
  • Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and pathogens through patient contact

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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