Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Transitions in Care

This role focuses on providing pharmacy related services in a hospital or retail setting. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pharmacy Services duties: Delivers pharmaceuticals. Includes professionals who are trained and sometimes licensed to dispense medicine/controlled substances. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.**Job Description****Minimum Qualifications:** Two (2) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital**Preferred Qualifications:** Three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital Seven (7) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital.6. Experience in drug utilization review and analysis.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.14. Actively participates in developing department policies and procedures, maintaining the drug formulary, education of the pharmacy, nursing and medical staffs, and in department quality improvement efforts. 15. Participates in the professional development of clinical pharmacy specialists and clinical pharmacists by serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students, interns, externs, foreign graduates, and pharmacy residents (when applicable). Maintains relationships with local colleges of pharmacy. **Physical Requirements:**1. Ability to walk and stand 25-75% of the day and to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.8. Ability to work in confined or open environments.9. Ability to work independently or in a team environment.**Skills & Abilities:** 1. Knowledge of clinical best practices and standards for optimizing medication use2. Superior verbal and written presentation skills.3. Superior communication skills, including developing and giving presentations, both 1-1 and group.4. Knowledge of integrated health networks and health plan drug formularies.5. Maintains skill, knowledge and competency as an expert in pharmaceutical care of the assigned specialty area.6. Project and resource management skills.7. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.8. Ability to understand importance of and respect for the confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.9. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.11. Ability to work with all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.13. Ability to prioritize and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively.14. Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.15. Willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that will continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr