Job Description

Pharmacy Specialist

Job Code

30000757

Basic Function

Pharmacy Specialist functions and responsibilities include the following but not limited to: Provides comprehensive disease management therapeutic recommendations Provides tailored specialized therapeutic regimens using Pharmacovigilance, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles shall Serves as pharmacotherapeutic resource for the organization in the area of specialty Leads the implementation the latest advances in pharmacy practice utilizing evidence-based therapeutic guidelines Participates specialty patient care rounds with medical staff for optimizing therapeutic outcomes Serves as preceptor/mentor for residents and pharmacy students Adheres to highest ethical standard, maintain integrity of patients, guide's interactions with patients and other professionals for best management and outcomes.

Scope

The Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive disease management utilizing evidence-based therapeutic guidelines and the latest advances in pharmacy practice. He/she will develop and provide an individualized pharmaceutical care plan with tailored specialized therapeutic regimens using Pharmacovigilance, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles along with, Pharmacogenomics information for optimal and cost-effective patient care. He/ She will participate in selected specialty patient care rounds with medical staff for optimizing pharmacotherapeutic outcomes.

Principal Contacts

INTERNAL: Frequent contact with Pharmacy personnel, physicians, dentists and nurses. Occasional contact with other areas such as medical customer services, quality improvement, maintenance and security etc for operational needs. EXTERNAL: Occasional contact with patients for medication related problems. Answers specific drug information questions for Saudi Aramco non-medical personnel.

Principal Duties

Develops and maintains specialize clinical practice with a patient care service, cooperating with medical and nursing personnel to optimize the pharmacotherapeutic aspects of patient care. Assess and evaluate pharmacological and non-pharmacological needs and provides optimal selection of pharmacologic agents Develops regimen to maximize therapeutics benefit and minimize toxicity. Evaluates pharmacotherapy management for specialized patients and provides daily follow-up on the clinical effects of the regimen to achieved desired outcomes. Applies Pharmaceutical Care to provide optimum medication-related patient outcomes. Individualize medication regimen using sound principles, accounting for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug therapy. Rounds in the inpatient and/or outpatient specialty areas with direct patient care contact and discuss with physicians and nursing as to the appropriateness of pharmacoutilization. Provides drug and clinical information to other healthcare professionals. Develops pharmacotherapy protocols for specialized diseases, utilizes pharmacoepidemiological data to conduct routine prospective Drug Utilization Evaluation's; Document pharmacotherapuetic interventions on a daily basis and submit a monthly quantitative and qualitative analysis report to the area head. Provide specialized didactic and practical education to other healthcare professionals. Provide education and counseling services for general and specialized patients. Participate in Staff development competency programs. Participate in local and international peered review publications. Participates in performance improvement initiative via intra- and inter- departmental committee. Provides visual, spoken, and written clinical education and training to pharmacy students, pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, and residents. Provides written communications of the clinical interventions in a timely manner. This includes but not limited to documentation in patient chart, entries into monitoring forms etc. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Education

Recognized Pharm-D degree by Saudi Arabia or equivalent along with Board Certification in Pharmacy Specialties (BCPS) and 7 years of related work experience, Residency is preferred; OR Recognized Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy by Saudi Arabia or equivalent along with BCPS and Master's in Administration and 10 years of work experience Minimum of 3-year experience for expatriates (licensure requirements).

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice pharmacy in Saudi Arabia. Must be experienced in the following areas not limited to: Pharmacotherapeutic disease management; Pharmacoutilization management; Evidence-based medical management; Medication trials data evaluation; Drug monograph reviews. Good oral and written communication skills in English. Publication in international peered review journals. Knowledge of Saudi Arab laws and regulations is preferred.

Competencies