CLINICAL PHARMACY SPECIALIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Dec 10, 2024 - The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, licensed by the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy and the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy, with a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification, brings substantial experience in hematology/oncology activities and pharmacy outcomes/healthcare analytics. This specialist has completed both PGY-1 and PGY-2 residencies, including a specialty in hematology/oncology, and has a proven track record in clinical case review, medication consultation, and pharmacoeconomic evaluations. Demonstrating excellent customer service and a commitment to performance improvement, this professional is also licensed in good standing to practice in Virginia.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Resume
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Clinical Research
- Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Therapy Management
- Disease State Management
- Electronic Health Records Proficiency
- Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
- Medication Safety
- Clinical Protocol Development
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Attention To Detail
- Empathy
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Decision-Making
Summary of Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences with 3 years of Experience
- Current and unrestricted pharmacy license
- Have managed care pharmacy experience, consulting with physicians on pharmaceutical issues or completion of a managed care pharmacy residency
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Experience in clinical pharmacy practice including clinical pharmacotherapies, disease state management, and drug use evaluations
- Hospital residency and ambulatory care experience
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear yet impactful manner
- Knowledge of Microsoft software.
- Expertise and current knowledge in clinical pharmacology, disease state management, and practical application of ambulatory care pharmacy practice.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple, concurrent projects for completion in a thorough and timely manner
- Ability to analyze data and formulate sound conclusions and recommendations
2. BS in Pharmacology with 7 years of Experience
- Board Certification preferred (BCPS) or equivalent accredited certification in the practice area.
- Knowledge of professional pharmacy practice.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care staff.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
- Skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
- Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area.
- Ability to solve problems, and coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise.
- Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy.
- Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters.
- Completion of a PGY-1 residency accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
3. BS in Pharmacy with 5 years of Experience
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency, specialty residency or fellowship
- Relative clinical experience, completion of a PGY2 Residency
- Certification from the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
- Residency and/or fellowship in general clinical pharmacy (e.g. Pharmacy Practice, Managed Care Pharmacy Practice, Primary Care, Ambulatory Care) or appropriate specialty area depending on the scope of the service or the ability to complete one before hire.
- Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of Georgia or the ability to obtain one before hire.
- Experience delivering presentations to small and large groups.
- Direct patient care experience and strong computer skills (use of word processing tools, spreadsheets, databases).
- Previous experience in anticoagulation monitoring, chronic disease state management, drug information, provider education and/or appropriate primary care area (e.g. experience managing chronic disease states for Medication Management CPS).
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
4. BS in Clinical Pharmacy with 4 years of Experience
- ASHP- Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 and 2 Residency or Fellowship or equivalent experience in the specialty area.
- Relevant Pharmacy Specialty Board certification
- Active Georgia Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure with an attempt to register for 60 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 1 year for all positions with Code Blue coverage responsibility.
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practice and service.
- Expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in areas appropriate for clinical assignments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools
- Dependable in attendance and job performance.
- Ability to coordinate activities of multiple personnel and supervise their daily activities
- Ability to use hospital-based information systems including Pharmacy, Laboratory, Patient Accounting and office systems
5. BS in Medicinal Chemistry with 5 years of Experience
- PGY2 trained in oncology or BCOP.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
- Have recent experience in home infusion therapy
- Experience and strong knowledge base in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy
- Capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
- Flexibility with work schedule, excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations
- Ability to operate ancillary patient care information systems in conjunction with the operation of patient testing equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively with Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and other allied health professionals.
6. BS in Biochemistry with 7 years of Experience
- Such experience must be the provision of clinical services in a health facility which involves consultation with physicians concerning drug therapy
- PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in a hospital or ambulatory care setting counts toward the experience requirement
- Board Certification (BPS) within one year of hire or specialty-specific requirements
- Preceptor qualifications set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Valid license and current registration to practice Pharmacy in New York State.
- Maintenance of Board Certification
- Ability to analyze/interpret and utilize results of various laboratory and microbiology tests and apply them to patient care in a clinical practice setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to convey educational material understandably to patients and their families.
- GPhC registered and be a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Relevant hospital experience
- Additional post-graduate clinical qualification e.g. diploma/master in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
7. BS in Toxicology with 4 years of Experience
- Prior PGY-2 Pharmacy and/or PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency experience.
- Advanced clinical pharmacy practice skill set.
- Knowledge of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Standard Precautions.
- Deliver presentations and public speaking engagements.
- Develop effective relationships with patients, hospital departments, and other external parties.
- Highly developed communication skills successfully demonstrated in effectively working with a wide variety of people in both individual and group settings.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, or policies impacting the Healthcare industry.
- Maintain composure, even in very difficult situations.
- Knowledge of procedures and protocols necessary to provide patient safety.
- Research methodology, principles, and procedures.
- Terminology is used in the diagnosis and classification of illnesses, injuries, and disabilities.
8. BS in Pharmacotherapeutics with 6 years of Experience
- Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD.) or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) with extensive clinical experience.
- Strongly Desired - Residency or equivalent experience, three to five years experience in a Clinical Setting, residency and Board Certification
- Ability to effectively interact with customers to understand their needs and explain data
- Strong in Microsoft Office and written communication
- Planning and coordinating organizational change
- Anticipating & Addressing Customer Needs
- Educating Employees, Customers & Transferring Knowledge
- Functioning as an Effective Contingent Member
- Acquiring & Applying Superior Skills to Achieve Quality Outcomes
- Functioning as an Effective Team Member
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person and via telephone with members, employer groups, brokers, physicians, and physician office staff using strong dialogue and customer service competencies.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA or eligible to obtain licensure within 120 days.
9. BS in Biomedical Sciences with 5 years of Experience
- Completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency with experience in patient care areas such as infectious disease or critical care (PGY-1)
- Automation experience with knowledge of reporting features.
- Microsoft Office and knowledge of hospital information systems.
- License in the State of Nevada Other A pharmacy residency and/or board certification
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or certification obtained within 2 years of employment
- Eligible for Licensure and Registration Massachusetts Pharmacist
- Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
- Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
- Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s).
- Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner
- Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
10. BS in Health Sciences with 6 years of Experience
- Completion of PGY1 accredited pharmacy residency or Clinical Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
- Must obtain one or more certifications (Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP), Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP)), within 18 months of hire.
- Understanding of insurance and adjudication processes.
- Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
- Pharmacy residency PGY2 specialty experience/fellowship or equivalent experience some years in clinical pharmacy experience.
- Knowledge of complex/chronic diseases states and therapies used within specialty pharmacies such as Primary Care, Oncology, Transplant, Infectious Disease (including HIV), Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Allergy and/or various inflammatory conditions
- Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies, and objectives.
- Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
- Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
- Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines.
- Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
11. BS in Microbiology with 3 years of Experience
- Has Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in area of specialty practice.
- Relevant work experience as a clinical pharmacist in the area of specialization.
- Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in Hematology/Oncology or other area of specialization
- PharmD with PGY-1 residency or hospital experience.
- Currently licensed by the State of Florida or legally eligible.
- Knowledge and experience with Pediatric unit dose drug distribution systems.
- Experience with unit dose training, IV, and TPN, Drug Storage, Distribution, and Automation Technology Systems.
- EPIC experience preferred, Pyxis experience, good working knowledge of infusion pump technology
- Must demonstrate professional and clinical knowledge of current drug therapy.
- Ability to provide clinical leadership and education
- Must maintain competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for patients in area of specialty.
12. BS in Chemistry with 4 years of Experience
- Licensed Pharmacist through the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
- Have post-pharmacist licensure experience within the last seven years with at least 50% of the time spent in hematology/oncology activities
- Completion of PGY-2 residency in hematology/oncology
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)
- Substantial experience in an area of specialty or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program in the area of specialty
- Currently licensed in good standing to practice pharmacy in the state of Virginia.
- Experience with documented responsibility for evidence and clinical case review and direct consultation of medication information with physicians and/or patients.
- Completion of a PGY-1 Residency.
- Completion of specialty/PGY-2 in Pharmacy Outcomes/Healthcare Analytics
- Experience in pharmacy outcomes and healthcare analytics with documented responsibility for utilizing pharmacy data that supports trend management, pharmacoeconomic evaluations, and initiative/program development and execution.
- Current registration and licensure by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy or the ability to obtain licensure before employment.
- Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers.
- Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement process.