Lifespan
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pharmacogenomics
Lifespan, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
SUMMARY
Brown University Health's ambulatory clinical pharmacy team is seeking a pharmacist specialist with pharmacogenomic experience. As a part of our team, you will be responsible for contributing to this innovative service by identifying and managing patients throughout the system and optimizing their therapies based on pharmacogenomic data. You will also ensure safe and effective use of medications and collaborate with our healthcare teams to achieve positive patient outcomes. Hybrid on‑site/remote work schedule available.
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, you will coordinate pharmacy clinical programs including, but not limited to, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmaceutical care, drug information services, and pharmacoeconomics. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, recommend changes, and optimize medication use in the area of therapeutic specialty. Acts as a subject‑matter expert and real‑time resource in the area of specialty, participates in the development of therapeutic drug policy, implements corrective strategies to contain drug costs, and monitors pharmacy clinical services through continuous quality improvement activities.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
Core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and oversee new and established pharmacy clinical services within scope of practice, establishing priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within existing departmental and organizational policies.
Provide patient care and education through comprehensive medication reconciliations, medication‑related patient counseling, plan‑of‑care adherence counseling, and general health education coaching and support.
Emphasize the safe and effective use of medications, identify potential drug interactions, and perform other related activities.
Facilitate provision of resources to maximize patients’ medication therapy success with consideration of the patient’s social determinants of health.
Coach 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.
Provide support for patients enrolled in the Brown University Health Specialty Drug Patient Management Program (SDPMP) and those covered by Brown University Health‑affiliated accountable care organizations in accordance with the policies and procedures of the respective patient care program.
Appropriately document patient encounters, interventions, and plans of care in the electronic health record (EHR).
Participate in the development, implementation, and integration of patient‑focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services; review and analyze proposed clinical services, recommend and implement changes, allocate resources, and evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and level of pharmaceutical care.
Implement, interpret, and provide consultation for policies, procedures, and standards of practice related to medication use.
When practicing under a collaborative practice agreement, follow practices consistent with services delineated in the agreement and ensure compliance with existing state and federal regulations.
Ensure that pharmacy clinical services and programs support established standards of care, meet or exceed patient care quality standards, and consider all patient populations served.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert and real‑time go‑to resource in the area of specialty.
Maintain current professional competence in the area of specialty, including new medications, disease‑management standards, patient care practices, and innovative technology through ongoing independent study and professional organization participation. Attend and participate in continuing education activities.
Communicate effectively with staff, management, and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information. Provide accurate written and verbal communication as appropriate.
Work with Brown University Health’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee to establish protocols for drug therapy management and collaborative practice. Monitor drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted for review and implement corrective strategies to optimize drug use in compliance with clinical usage guidelines.
Participate in quality management and quality improvement activities, practice performance improvement initiatives, and quality measures; identify opportunities for improvement where system modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies. Lead or participate in relevant committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as assigned.
Participate in the development of a strategic vision for the department in the clinical practice setting, including short‑ and long‑term goals, in consideration of Brown University Health’s mission of “Delivering health with care,” and its values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Provide 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. Monitor drug utilization projections and recommend corrective strategies as appropriate.
Participate in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel and in the development of tools and standards to improve staff competency levels in therapeutic specialty areas. Participate in orientation of new employees, in‑service training, and continuing education programs.
Participate in the education and training of pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, nurses, physician assistants, medical students, and residents. Provide didactic lectures as assigned.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and interns, complete applicable competency and evaluation documentation, and provide oversight for pharmacy internship rotations.
Perform 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BASIC KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Current unrestricted licensure as registered pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, OR current unrestricted licensure in Rhode Island, or a 90‑day temporary pharmacist licensure in Rhode Island (full licensure required prior to expiration of temporary license).
Within 6 months of start date, possession and maintenance of an ACPE‑approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification if the position involves immunizations or medication administrations.
EXPERIENCE
Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY‑2) Residency in an accredited program in the area of specialty and national board certification in that area within 1 year of hire. Two years of clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal training if national board certification in the area of specialty or Pharmacotherapy is obtained 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 $108,135.66–$178,417.51
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.
LOCATION Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
WORK TYPE Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
WORK SHIFT Day
DAILY HOURS 8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED No
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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, you will coordinate pharmacy clinical programs including, but not limited to, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmaceutical care, drug information services, and pharmacoeconomics. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, recommend changes, and optimize medication use in the area of therapeutic specialty. Acts as a subject‑matter expert and real‑time resource in the area of specialty, participates in the development of therapeutic drug policy, implements corrective strategies to contain drug costs, and monitors pharmacy clinical services through continuous quality improvement activities.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
Core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and oversee new and established pharmacy clinical services within scope of practice, establishing priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within existing departmental and organizational policies.
Provide patient care and education through comprehensive medication reconciliations, medication‑related patient counseling, plan‑of‑care adherence counseling, and general health education coaching and support.
Emphasize the safe and effective use of medications, identify potential drug interactions, and perform other related activities.
Facilitate provision of resources to maximize patients’ medication therapy success with consideration of the patient’s social determinants of health.
Coach 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.
Provide support for patients enrolled in the Brown University Health Specialty Drug Patient Management Program (SDPMP) and those covered by Brown University Health‑affiliated accountable care organizations in accordance with the policies and procedures of the respective patient care program.
Appropriately document patient encounters, interventions, and plans of care in the electronic health record (EHR).
Participate in the development, implementation, and integration of patient‑focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services; review and analyze proposed clinical services, recommend and implement changes, allocate resources, and evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and level of pharmaceutical care.
Implement, interpret, and provide consultation for policies, procedures, and standards of practice related to medication use.
When practicing under a collaborative practice agreement, follow practices consistent with services delineated in the agreement and ensure compliance with existing state and federal regulations.
Ensure that pharmacy clinical services and programs support established standards of care, meet or exceed patient care quality standards, and consider all patient populations served.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert and real‑time go‑to resource in the area of specialty.
Maintain current professional competence in the area of specialty, including new medications, disease‑management standards, patient care practices, and innovative technology through ongoing independent study and professional organization participation. Attend and participate in continuing education activities.
Communicate effectively with staff, management, and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information. Provide accurate written and verbal communication as appropriate.
Work with Brown University Health’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee to establish protocols for drug therapy management and collaborative practice. Monitor drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted for review and implement corrective strategies to optimize drug use in compliance with clinical usage guidelines.
Participate in quality management and quality improvement activities, practice performance improvement initiatives, and quality measures; identify opportunities for improvement where system modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies. Lead or participate in relevant committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as assigned.
Participate in the development of a strategic vision for the department in the clinical practice setting, including short‑ and long‑term goals, in consideration of Brown University Health’s mission of “Delivering health with care,” and its values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Provide 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. Monitor drug utilization projections and recommend corrective strategies as appropriate.
Participate in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel and in the development of tools and standards to improve staff competency levels in therapeutic specialty areas. Participate in orientation of new employees, in‑service training, and continuing education programs.
Participate in the education and training of pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, nurses, physician assistants, medical students, and residents. Provide didactic lectures as assigned.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and interns, complete applicable competency and evaluation documentation, and provide oversight for pharmacy internship rotations.
Perform 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BASIC KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Current unrestricted licensure as registered pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, OR current unrestricted licensure in Rhode Island, or a 90‑day temporary pharmacist licensure in Rhode Island (full licensure required prior to expiration of temporary license).
Within 6 months of start date, possession and maintenance of an ACPE‑approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification if the position involves immunizations or medication administrations.
EXPERIENCE
Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY‑2) Residency in an accredited program in the area of specialty and national board certification in that area within 1 year of hire. Two years of clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal training if national board certification in the area of specialty or Pharmacotherapy is obtained 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 $108,135.66–$178,417.51
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.
LOCATION Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
WORK TYPE Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
WORK SHIFT Day
DAILY HOURS 8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED No
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