Belmont University is seeking one pharmacy fellow to complete a two year post-graduate program in collaboration with HealthTrust Performance Group (HealthTrust). The goal of this program is to equip the fellow with the skills required to excel in various practice settings such as academia, drug information, medical affairs, formulary management, and corporate pharmacy.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for participating in a practice within HealthTrust that involves providing clinical evaluation and drug information services by assisting with the maintenance and development of clinical content resources for publications, formulary management, educational and informational services to HealthTrust members and personnel.
Assist in the creation of drug monographs, class reviews, or any clinical education document to support HealthTrust clinical initiatives Answer drug information questions for HealthTrust members Teach within College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (i.e. assist in precepting APPE students and teach in didactic courses).
Perform all faculty functions related to the management of the Christy Houston Foundation Drug Information Center including: responding to drug information requests, fact checking, and resource management.
Participate in a teaching certificate program (if eligible).
Conduct an original research project.
Precept students at Belmont University and HealthTrust.
Other projects as assigned by the HealthTrust Director
Abide by all relevant university and/or departmental procedures and policies.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Belmont University seeks to attract highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.
Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
Ability to learn and apply instructional strategies and techniques.
Willingness to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
Online Application to Be Completed Prior to PPS
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy.
An electronic version of your CV, letter of intent, contact information for 3 references including email and phone number, response to Belmont’s Mission, Vision, and Value as well as official transcripts must be attached in order to complete the online application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
The Belmont experience provides fellows with the opportunity to manage the day-to-day operations of an academic based drug information center while assisting in core curriculum courses and precepting students. Additionally, the fellows will participate in a teaching certificate program and exit with a completed teaching portfolio.
The HealthTrust experience provides fellows with the opportunity to gain experience at a group purchasing organization with over 1,800 acute care facilities and more than 70,000 non-acute facilities. The Clinical Management Fellow will be integrated into the clinical pharmacy team through engagement with the sourcing department and support of the drug information service. The Pharmacy Operations Fellow will focus on the development and implementation of various operational and regulatory initiatives at HealthTrust.
Fellows respond to drug information inquiries from patients, health care professionals, and regulated industry; create and disseminate content; and assist with a number of high-profile initiatives.