Clinical Pharmacist directs and develops research of existing and new prescription drugs and conducts utilization reviews to develop guidelines for usage, prior authorization, and updates to formulary. Monitors patient data on drug therapies outcomes, reactions, and errors. Being a Clinical Pharmacist provides education and outreach to medical staff on prescribing guidelines, alternative drug therapies, and risk mitigation. Administers a prior authorization program. Additionally, Clinical Pharmacist requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Clinical Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Overview
The Children s Hospital of New Jersey provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services that include a pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Valerie Fund Children s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. The Pediatrics Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides collaborative pharmaceutical care to the Children s Hospital of New Jersey patients through clinical services, research, and teaching.
Qualifications
Preferred
Certifications and Licenses required (if applicable)
Essential Functions
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Pediatrics Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and optimizing medication therapy for neonatal/pediatric patients in collaboration with other healthcare practitioners; actively promoting medication safety through the identification and analysis of adverse drug events and medication incidents; developing and implementing evidence-based and/or cost-savings initiatives; and providing educational expertise and support to other departments within the hospital when required to meet the goals of the organization.
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Why choose RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health as the leading academic health system in New Jersey is advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
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