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Lead Clinical Pharmacist Specialist- Inpatient Services (Temple Hospital)
Philadelphia, PAOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- Pharmacy
- PharmD
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
- Institutional Hospital Pharmacy
- PA Pharmacist License
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Operational Leadership
- Inpatient Pharmacy Services
- Formulary Management
Nice to have
- Hospital Administration
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Role summary
The Lead Clinical Pharmacist Specialist role at Temple Hospital focuses on advanced direct patient care and clinical/operational leadership within inpatient pharmacy services. Responsibilities include formulary management, medication use standardization, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives. The role involves mentoring pharmacists, residents, and students, and optimizing systems like Epic and smart pump libraries to ensure high standards of care quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. A Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD, 3 years of institutional hospital pharmacy experience, and a PA Pharmacist License are required.
The Lead Clinical Pharmacist Specialist role combines advanced direct patient care with clinical and operational leadership to support the growth and integration of inpatient pharmacy services. Provides advanced specialty clinical pharmacy services, including formulary management, medication use standardization, and direct patient care and provider collaboration. Will serve as a clinical and operational lead within a team-based environment, supporting workflow optimization and inpatient service expansion. Optimizes medication management processes, including formulary oversight and workflow improvements, ensuring compliance. Drives quality improvement and research efforts with staff, residents, and students. Supports high standards in care quality, safety, and patient satisfaction, including Epic optimization and smart pump library reviews. Develops and refines medication-use workflows aligned with regulatory standards and best practices. Monitors key clinical and operational metrics to guide continuous improvement. Will mentor pharmacists, residents, and students through clinical leadership and practice development.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or PharmD Required
Other PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or a relevant combination of education and experience Required
Experience
3 years experience in institutional Hospital Pharmacy practice Required
1 year experience in Hospital Administration Preferred
Licenses
PA Pharmacist License Required
Board of Pharmacy Specialties Preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or PharmD Required
Other PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or a relevant combination of education and experience Required
Experience
3 years experience in institutional Hospital Pharmacy practice Required
1 year experience in Hospital Administration Preferred
Licenses
PA Pharmacist License Required
Board of Pharmacy Specialties Preferred
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