Clinical Pharmacist Spclst - Lifespan

Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Coordinates and oversees new and established Pharmacy Clinical Services.

Implements interprets and provides consultation for policies procedures and standards of practice related to medication use.

Reviews and analyzes Pharmacy Clinical Services recommending and implementing changes allocation of resources new technologies etc. that will increase the efficiency and level of service of the pharmacy.

Participates in the development implementation and integration of patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and key constituents within clinical practice setting.

Monitors drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted for review and implements corrective strategies to optimize drug use in compliance with clinical usage guidelines.Coaches professional staff on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic principles facilitating safe and cost-effective medication use practices.

Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty.

Participates in development of short and long-term goals of pharmacy services in consideration of Lifespan�s mission of �Delivering health with care� and its values of compassion. accountability respect and excellence.

Provides input to assist in the development of effective drug budgeting and allocation of resources through application of pharmacoeconomic principles and methods to achieve defined goals and objectives.Monitors drug utilization projections and recommends corrective strategies as appropriate.

Ensures that pharmacy clinical services and programs support established standards of care meet or exceed patient care quality standards are in compliance with regulatory agencies and consider age-specific needs of the patient populations served.

Maintains computerized systems software programs and specialized equipment and technologies utilized in drug information and evaluation processes.Coordinates medication use quality improvement programs and related database maintenance including but not limited to adverse drug reaction reporting pharmacist clinical interventions and medication use evaluations.

Participates in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel and in the development of tools and standards to establish and improve staff competency levels in areas of therapeutic specialization.Participates in orientation of new employees in-service training and continuing education programs.

Effectively and communicates with staff management and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information.Provides accurate communication both written and verbal as appropriate regarding continuous quality improvement activities including goals and objectives of the Pharmacy as they relate to Clinical Services.

Participates in the education and training of pharmacy residents pharmacy students and nurses physician assistants and medical students and residents.Provides didactic lectures and serves as preceptor as assigned.Provides appropriate oversight for pharmacy internship rotations and completes applicable competency and evaluation documentation.

Presents formal lectures to pharmacists other health professionals and the lay public as assigned.Supports department academic affiliations including serving as clinical faculty and providing lectures for colleges of pharmacy and nursing and physician assistant programs as assigned.

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.

Participates in risk management activities practice performance improvement initiatives and quality measures; identifies opportunities for improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and total quality management initiatives. Leads or participates in relevant committees task forces and performance improvement teams as assigned.

Prepares papers for presentation at professional organization meetings submits manuscripts for publication in professional journals and authors articles for publication on the Pharmacy Web site.

Conducts pharmacy practice research clinical research and data-related research in alignment with Lifespan mission goals and priorities; authors research based original abstracts scientific and scholarly papers and submits for publication and/or presentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Participates in development of a strategic vision for the department and clinical practice setting.

Plans and organizes priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within the scope of existing departmental and organizational policies.

Performs all the duties of a pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication providing drug information and other duties as required.

Participates in emergency code blue response.

Performs the duties of Supervisor-in-Charge on an assigned basis.