Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmaceutical Monitoring Clinic

Virtua
United States, New Jersey, Camden
1600 Haddon Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 19, 2024
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Job Information: Summary: Provides pharmaceutical care according to professional standards and practices and complies with all Federal and State regulations in the practice of Pharmacy at Virtua. Clinical pharmacy services to include medication therapy management to ambulatory weight loss clinic patients. Additional responsibilities to include collaborating with the Virtua Specialty Pharmacy, providing education to providers and nurses in addition to serving as a resource for drug information; developing guidelines and protocols, education for pharmacy department and clinical departments as needed. Participation in system-wide committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, in addition to precepting pharmacy residents and pharmacy students. Position Responsibilities: * Participates in patient rounds (or equivalent) with appropriate individuals including physicians, nurses and other health care providers. * Evaluates medication prescribing patterns and identifies opportunities for improving drug therapy. * Drug Use Evaluations * Provide education to patients/families, and other health care practitioners. * Participate in medication safety initiatives * Works within key sub-specialty areas to develop and maintain specific routine monitoring criteria for these patients. * Represents the Pharmacy Dept. in system wide and divisional committees as needed. Required Education: Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or BS and comparable clinical experience. PGY-1 Required; PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Preferred. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Active New Jersey pharmacy license.