Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Psychiatry

4+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 11, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm./Pharm.D Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Psychiatry

Location: Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Job Requisition ID: R16896


Position Overview

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Psychiatry plays a vital role in promoting safe and effective medication use by collaborating with prescribers, the pharmacy team, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role focuses on pediatric psychiatric patients, ensuring optimal medication therapy and preventing drug-related problems.

As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care tailored to pediatric patients.
  • Assessing patient needs and incorporating age- and disease-specific factors into medication therapy and patient education.
  • Monitoring, adjusting, and optimizing medication therapy based on patient response.
  • Identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues to improve patient safety.
  • Serving as a departmental resource and liaison to hospital personnel and external groups.
  • Taking a leadership role in medication management, ensuring evidence-based and cost-effective medication strategies.
  • Participating in multidisciplinary committees to improve medication use policies.
  • Mentoring and precepting pharmacy residents and students.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) OR Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BSPharm) – Required

Licensure

  • Eligible for Ohio pharmacist licensureMust obtain prior to start date

Experience & Training

  • Option 1: Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatrics or relevant specialty
  • Option 2: Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with a pediatric focus
  • Option 3: Four (4) years of hospital experience working with pediatric patients

Certification/License Requirements

  • Registered Pharmacist (RPh) – Ohio State Board of Pharmacy

Why Join Us?

At Dayton Children's, we are committed to providing the highest standards of pediatric care. Our Clinical Pharmacy team plays an essential role in ensuring safe, effective, and innovative medication management strategies for young patients.

Join us and be part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Apply today!

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