Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Maternal Fetal Medicine

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides a wide range of services in their area of expertise. These services may include, but are not limited to, rounding with physicians and other healthcare providers to drive evidence based and institution guideline directed medication therapy management, active participation in the training of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents, assist with policy and guideline development, and active participation in local and system level committees and workgroups in their area of expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

Diabetes in Pregnancy Program

• Provide direct clinical care for pregnant patients with diabetes, including gestational diabetes and pregestational diabetes.
• Perform day-to-day medication management and titration of insulin and other diabetes therapies per protocol and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Conduct patient education related to diabetes management in pregnancy, including medication use, blood glucose monitoring, and lifestyle considerations.
• Review blood glucose data, assess trends, and make timely therapy adjustments to optimize glycemic control.
• Communicate regularly with patients via clinic visits, phone, or electronic messaging to provide follow-up, education, and support.
• Collaborate closely with Diabetes Nurse Educators, APPs, and the Program Director to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Document clinical interventions, education, and medication changes in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Support

• Provide clinical pharmacy support to other patients within the MFM division as needs arise.
• Assist with medication review, counseling, and optimization for high-risk pregnancy patients beyond diabetes care.
• Support MFM providers and staff with medication-related questions and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow development, or program expansion efforts within the MFM division as appropriate.

Collaboration & Program Support

• Work as an integrated member of the MFM care team, fostering strong interdisciplinary communication.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical protocols, patient education materials, and care pathways.
• Assist with onboarding or education of learners, residents, or staff as needed.
• Support a culture of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

Reporting Structure

• This position will be administratively aligned with UH Meds Ambulatory Pharmacy Services. The pharmacist will report directly to the UH Meds Ambulatory Pharmacy Supervisor, who will serve as the official hiring manager and maintain responsibility for administrative oversight, including human resources and departmental policies.
• Clinically, the pharmacist will report to the Director of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Program within the Division of Maternal ‑ Fetal Medicine. In this capacity, the pharmacist will be expected to integrate fully into the Maternal ‑ Fetal Medicine care team and adhere to applicable clinical standards, protocols, and performance expectations established by the division.
• To ensure consistent alignment with both administrative and clinical responsibilities, ongoing communication and coordination between the UH Meds Ambulatory Pharmacy Supervisor and the Director of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Program will be required. Formal performance evaluations and structured feedback discussions will occur at a minimum of a quarterly basis.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient specific consultations, healthcare staff education, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations in selected patient populations)
• Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions
• Participate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics (MS&T) Committee process: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance and review therapeutic classes for relevance, assist in maintaining and updating the system formulary
• Serve as an informational and patient problem solving resource for Clinical Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
• Provide continuing education to Clinical Pharmacist staff
• Documentation of clinical activities
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
• Actively participate in local and system committees and workgroups pertaining to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist’s area of expertise
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace

Education

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy with completion of an ASHP accredited residency/residencies or 3-5 years of experience in the practice area. (Preferred)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year Experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients, training in cost analysis/cost evaluation techniques (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency)
• Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%