Department: Pharmacy Position:  Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Employee Category:  Exempt Reporting Relationship:  Director of Pharmacy   Character Qualities: Availability- Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve. Discretion- Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences. Flexibility- Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset. Responsibility- Knowing and doing what is expected of me.   Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides individualized care for patients with diabetes and chronic conditions to achieve optimal outcomes in collaboration with providers and health system personnel   Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  Provides direct assessment of complex diabetes and chronic conditions to address medication-related problems and promote safe and effective therapy in collaboration with providers. Recommends, implements, monitors and/or adjusts therapy in accordance with collaborative agreements and Oklahoma Pharmacy Law.    Identifies patient-specific education and self-care needs. Formulates and communicates patient-specific plans to achieve standards of care. Evaluates effectiveness of patient-specific interventions. Identifies patient-specific needs warranting referral or triage. Documents encounters via EPIC in a timely manner. Contributes to clinic operations/process development/training and interfaces with personnel in support of service initiatives. Participates in the development and presentation of service initiatives/education. Contributes to orientation, supervision and evaluation of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in the delivery of patient care and education. Performs other duties as assigned.           Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:  Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy Unrestricted Pharmacist license in Oklahoma. American Society of Health-System Pharmacy PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent clinical pharmacy experience. PGY-2 Ambulatory Care residency preferred.  Licensed Pharmacist Preceptor. High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style. Ability to work through patient contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing. Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, and primary care providers, as well as with administrative and support staff. Priority will be given to candidates with direct clinical diabetes management expertise. Board Certified Ambulatory Care Specialist (BCACP) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certifications preferred. ADA Requirements: Able to lift 25-35 pounds. Able to drive between and to all satellite centers upon notice or need.