Pharmacy Clinical Specialist I Emergency Medicine

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist I Emergency Medicine at Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, boasting 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Renowned for its centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is driven by a faith-based mission of medical excellence and supported by philanthropy. Consistently recognized as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For (for 25 years) and the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings (2024-2025), Baptist Health stands out through its people-centric culture.

At Baptist Health, personal connections with colleagues and meaningful relationships with patients and families are paramount. Our shared experiences fuel a commitment to compassion and quality. With a culture rooted in purpose, every team member contributes to making a positive impact, embodying the spirit of "we're all in" for patient care.

Role Description

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist I Emergency Medicine is responsible for establishing and expanding clinical services within their area of practice. This involves developing medication protocols, creating order sets, and facilitating medication utilization reviews and performance improvement projects to optimize drug therapy. The specialist will also provide mentorship and serve as a clinical resource for staff and other healthcare providers, offering expertise for clinical activities across various pharmacy programs to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, the role includes assigned drug distributive functions and a focus on patient growth and development based on population groups, meeting quality standards as measured by the quality improvement process.

Qualifications

• Degrees: Doctorate (Pharm.D.)
• Licenses & Certifications: Registered Pharmacist

Additional Requirements

• If no residency training, candidates must possess 5 years of practice experience in the area of specialty and Board Certification.
• If no Board Certification, BPS must be obtained within one year of the hire date to remain in this position.
• PGY1 residency with 2 years practice experience in the area of specialty and Board Certified Pharmacist (BPS) required.
• PGY2 residency requires Board Certified Pharmacist (BPS) within 1 year of hire.
• (Note: PGY1 equates to 3 years of experience, and PGY2 equates to 2 additional years).

Key Skills/Competency

• Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Emergency Medicine Pharmacy
• Medication Protocol Development
• Order Set Creation
• Drug Utilization Review
• Performance Improvement
• Drug Therapy Optimization
• Clinical Mentorship
• Patient Outcomes Management
• Quality Improvement Process