The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is expected to take responsibility for establishing and expanding clinical services in area of practice. The development of medication protocols, order sets, and facilitation of medication utilization reviews and performance improvement projects to optimize drug therapy is required. Provides mentorship and is a clinical resource for staff and other health care providers in area of expertise. Provides expertise for clinical activities relating to various programs for the department of pharmacy in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provides drug distributive functions as assigned. Demonstrates ability to work with the patients' growth and development based upon population groups and meet standards of quality as measured by the quality improvement process.
Our openings are available in both Miami Cancer Institute located in Miami, FL and Lynn Cancer Institute located in Boca Raton, FL.
Doctorate of Pharmacy. If no residency training must have 5 years of practice experience in area of specialty required and Board Certification. If no Board Certification must have BPS within on year of hire date to remain in this position. PGY1 residency with 2 years practice experience in area of specialty and BPS required. PGY2 residency must have BPS within 1 year of hire. (PGY=3 years of experience and PGY2= 2 additional years)
The Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise at Baptist Health South Florida is led by a Chief Pharmacy Officer creating progressive clinical pharmacy practices throughout the system. Clinical pharmacy services at Baptist Health have grown and expanded since 2018 with the development of creating many acute care services roles for pharmacist and technicians in many specialty areas. The continuous growth of the Miami Cancer Institute provides opportunities for innovative practice in all oncology subspecialties. Ambulatory Pharmacy Services have been expanded with clinical pharmacists practicing within ambulatory clinics, retail, specialty and infusion services. A strong commitment to education, interdisciplinary participation and support for the latest in technology is in place that assures that pharmacy staff is in the forefront of the medication management process. The Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise at Baptist Health is a forward-thinking organization with a leadership team that fosters an environment where unique professional growth opportunities for Pharmacists are a priority. Our Clinical Pharmacy Career Ladder has 4 levels of pharmacist roles with growth potential into Clinical Coordinators ...and Management positions. Our Corporate Residency Director oversees our PGY-1 and PGY-2 (Oncology, IDS, Cardiology, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care, Infectious Diseases, Informatics) pharmacy residency programs with 30 current residency positions and will expand into other specialty areas. A combined PGY1/PGY2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency is also available. We are known for having a high post-residency retention rate because of the support provided to the residents. At Baptist Health, the Pharmacists are at the forefront of patient care in a decentralized pharmacy model and will have the benefit of participating in multi-disciplinary rounds and interacting with other practitioners. The Pharmacists are highly engaged with professional organizations and are given opportunities to speak at national and state conferences. As a not-for-profit organization, Baptist Health South Florida meets the criteria for loan forgiveness and with preceptor and residency leadership opportunities, one-one one career planning mentorships, a variety of complimentary development opportunities with continuing education, Baptist Health continues to be the career destination for Pharmacists.