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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator to lead and manage clinical pharmacy services within a healthcare setting. This role is essential in ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications across various departments. The Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement evidence-based medication protocols and guidelines.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical pharmacy practice, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. This position requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to mentor and guide other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Key responsibilities include evaluating medication therapy regimens for appropriateness, monitoring patient outcomes, and providing drug information and education to healthcare staff. The Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator will also be responsible for participating in quality improvement initiatives, conducting medication use evaluations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
In addition, the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator will play a critical role in training and precepting pharmacy residents and students, supporting research initiatives, and contributing to formulary management. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement in medication use processes and implementing best practices in clinical pharmacy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact on patient care and pharmacy practice within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement medication use protocols
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care
- Conduct medication use evaluations and quality improvement projects
- Provide drug information and education to medical staff
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Mentor and train pharmacy staff, residents, and students
- Participate in formulary management and therapeutic guideline development
- Monitor patient outcomes related to medication therapy
- Support clinical research and data analysis initiatives
Requirements
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- Completion of a PGY1 residency; PGY2 preferred
- Current pharmacist license in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience
- Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and clinical guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with electronic health records and pharmacy systems
- Ability to lead and manage clinical projects
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Teaching or precepting experience preferred
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a PharmD and an active pharmacist license?
- How many years of clinical pharmacy experience do you have?
- Have you completed a PGY1 or PGY2 residency?
- Can you describe your experience with medication use evaluations?
- What strategies do you use to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines?
- Have you mentored or trained pharmacy staff or students before?
- How do you stay current with new developments in pharmacotherapy?
- Describe a clinical project you led and its outcomes.
- What role have you played in formulary management?
- How do you handle interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care?
