Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Cardiology - Full-time - AAMC

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Cardiology - Full-time - AAMC

Responsible for carrying out Clinical Pharmacy services with primary practice in the area of Cardiology. Promotes evidence-based pharmacotherapy and sound pharmaceutical care through the development of medication management protocols and drug therapy policies. Serves as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy resource for the health system.

Essential Job Duties:

• Conducts departmental activities to meet the goals, objectives and policies of the pharmacy department.
• Participates in improvements in interdepartmental policies and procedures which support the Pharmacy Department and Hospital's strategic goals. Maintains accurate records as required by departmental policies/procedures and federal/state board regulations.
• Completes all core competencies and documents clinical activities accurately per policies and procedures. Supports the Investigational Drug Service in daily operations.
• Serves as the medication expert on the Heart and Vascular Unit and provides time-sensitive, accurate information for other healthcare providers in acute scenarios.
• Provides pharmaceutical care, dosing, and guideline recommendations to impact patient care and reduce readmissions. Offers guidance for cardiac drug selection and pharmacotherapy regimens consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
• Completes pharmacotherapy drug class reviews, formulary changes, assimilation of evidence-based protocols/order sets, medication safety activities, and targeted medication expense reductions.
• Assists in transition of care services, including medication reconciliation and discharge education, for high-risk cardiac patients or those with medication-related problems.
• Serves as pharmacy representative on multidisciplinary cardiology committees and develops cardiology-specific educational programs, protocols, standard operating procedures, and order sets.
• Educates other healthcare providers, through formal and informal in-services, on approved treatment guidelines and criteria to support appropriate, cost-effective use of medications in the Heart and Vascular Unit.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for Pharmacy School Students, Pharmacy Residents, and pharmacists to foster clinical excellence, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Completion of PGY-1 residency or 2 years of demonstrated clinical experience required.
• Completion of PGY-2 residency or board certification in cardiology preferred.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Current Maryland State License.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Light work: exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently, or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. If arm/leg controls require exertion beyond sedentary but the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as light work.
• There is a reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range $129,227.33 $193,840.99 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status