Description:
Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy
with a Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
degree.
Residency or fellowship training in formulary
management, drug information or a related field or
equivalent clinical experience preferred. Licensed
or eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio; maintains
ongoing continuing education requirements.
Two years
licensed pharmacist experience. Proficient with computers
and their applications, including experience with
or ability to learn Microsoft) Office software including
Word, Excel, and Access. Exceptional communication
(verbal and writing) skills.
The position
scope of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Formulary
Management includes but is not limited to the following
abilities:
Appropriately review and
respond to Requests for Drug Coverage according to
approved policies and procedures and medical exception
drug use criteria. Complete all required documentation
and communications within required time frames. Recommend
potential formulary alternatives if request does
not meet criteria.
Formulary Management:
Support drug formulary management including
development of evidence based criteria to evaluate
requests for drug coverage in conjunction with physician
chiefs and the P&T Committee. Develop formulary
recommendations and guidelines in conjunction with
medical staff. Present evaluations, recommendations
and guidelines to the P&T Committee and Regional
Guidelines Committee and communicate and implement
formulary decisions within the scope of the PUM Service
Utilization Project Management: Assist in
the coordination and implementation of drug use initiatives
to support regional goals and promote quality, cost
effective drug therapy. Track and report utilization
of targeted medications and medication classes and
evaluate impact of prescribing practices of individual
physicians and departments to assure rational, cost
effective prescribing.
Drug Information
Service Support: Respond to drug information
questions from healthcare professionals. Ability
to critically evaluate medical literature.
School
of Pharmacy Student Support: Participate in
school of pharmacy activities including preceptorship
of students participating in clinical rotations in
managed care and drug formulary management services.
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