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The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist takes an active role in assigned area of service by providing patient care recommendations on pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, drug dosages, comprehensive cost-effective guideline-directed medical therapies, and overall optimization of medication regimens to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for adverse events according to hospital policies, professional standards of practice, and State and Federal laws. Works with a team of clinicians while optimizing drug therapy outcomes for hospitalized pediatric patients through evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management and participation in interdisciplinary medical team rounds. Participates in training and educating pharmacy students, pharmacy and medical residents, nursing, and other medical staff. Also provides education and counseling to patients and their caregivers. Provides clinical support for pharmacists, technicians, hospital and medical staff, and any other areas as assigned. Also responsible for accurately interpreting, dispensing, preparing, and processing medication orders and applying clinical knowledge to meet all state and federal laws and regulations. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and department operations and clinical supervisory staff.
Job Specific Duties
- Performs and documents drug therapy monitoring and interventions on medication dosing, administration, drug interactions, monitoring and adverse reactions.
- Actively participates in clinical pharmacy program and services, and acts as a consultant in areas of expertise.
- Attends and actively contributes to daily patient care rounds, clinical services meetings, hospital committees, task forces and projects, including protocol/pathway development, order set development and optimization, and cost-savings and quality initiatives as assigned.
- Executes established policies, procedures and protocols to ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients and recommends therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
- Documents quality activities to achieve established metrics to meet standards of DNV-GL accreditation, institutional, state and federal requirements on interventions, adverse reactions, medication errors, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
- Demonstrates and maintains competency with safe use of pharmacy and hospital clinical information systems (Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN Dose Edge, Vigilanz, MILT4, Lexicomp, and PC desktop systems).
- Provides drug information through in-service education and daily support for pharmacy department staff, hospital clinical staff, medical residents and medical staff and consultation with patients and families.
- Functions as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist as assigned, and satisfactorily performs the essential duties of the role for medication management.
- Develops quality improvement projects and participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
- Precepts and educates pharmacy residents and pharmacy students. F: Monthly/ T: 40+ hours R: Individual
- Prepares and collects data for MUE's, drug monographs for the P&T and special projects assigned by Clinical Manager.
- Provides clinical support for multidisciplinary committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, through development of materials to support clinical evaluation of drugs, procedures, and processes including the coordination and reporting of adverse drug reactions, pharmacist interventions and other quality initiatives, within areas of direct responsibility.
- Achieves cost savings targets and actively contributes to the pharmacy department's pharmacoeconomic efforts and formulary management and assists the department leadership with maintaining budget targets.
- Advances the profession through publication, presentations at local, state, or national meetings and providing community education.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Eligible for/or current Florida Pharmacist License - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- 4-7 years of hospital experience as a Pediatric Pharmacist (OR) PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatric Setting or PGY-2 Pediatric Residency
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic properties of medications as they relate to the pediatric population
- Ability to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient response to medication therapy regimens
- Ability to communicate and present information effectively in both oral and written form with all levels of hospital personnel and all patient groups
- Ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting and serve as a liaison between the pharmacy department and the nursing and medical staff
- Ability to perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, interactions, adverse effects and monitoring
- Ability to interpret medication orders, medication profile lists, and oversee the distribution of medications
- Ability to problem solve and think analytically
- Ability to provide supervisory oversight for technical staff related to medication preparation and dispensing
- Ability to troubleshoot in a timely manner including weekends and holidays
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, clinical/medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Previous experience with Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN, Dose Edge, MILT4, Lexicomp, Vigilanz, and PC desktop systems or equivalent pharmacy systems
- Motivated and self-directed with a high degree of professional accountability.
- Proficient in PC applications including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access
Job:
Pharmacy
Department:
PHARMACY-2100-730000
Job Status:
Professional
Description
Job Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist takes an active role in assigned area of service by providing patient care recommendations on pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, drug dosages, comprehensive cost-effective guideline-directed medical therapies, and overall optimization of medication regimens to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for adverse events according to hospital policies, professional standards of practice, and State and Federal laws. Works with a team of clinicians while optimizing drug therapy outcomes for hospitalized pediatric patients through evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management and participation in interdisciplinary medical team rounds. Participates in training and educating pharmacy students, pharmacy and medical residents, nursing, and other medical staff. Also provides education and counseling to patients and their caregivers. Provides clinical support for pharmacists, technicians, hospital and medical staff, and any other areas as assigned. Also responsible for accurately interpreting, dispensing, preparing, and processing medication orders and applying clinical knowledge to meet all state and federal laws and regulations. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and department operations and clinical supervisory staff.
Job Specific Duties
- Performs and documents drug therapy monitoring and interventions on medication dosing, administration, drug interactions, monitoring and adverse reactions.
- Actively participates in clinical pharmacy program and services, and acts as a consultant in areas of expertise.
- Attends and actively contributes to daily patient care rounds, clinical services meetings, hospital committees, task forces and projects, including protocol/pathway development, order set development and optimization, and cost-savings and quality initiatives as assigned.
- Executes established policies, procedures and protocols to ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients and recommends therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
- Documents quality activities to achieve established metrics to meet standards of DNV-GL accreditation, institutional, state and federal requirements on interventions, adverse reactions, medication errors, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
- Demonstrates and maintains competency with safe use of pharmacy and hospital clinical information systems (Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN Dose Edge, Vigilanz, MILT4, Lexicomp, and PC desktop systems).
- Provides drug information through in-service education and daily support for pharmacy department staff, hospital clinical staff, medical residents and medical staff and consultation with patients and families.
- Functions as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist as assigned, and satisfactorily performs the essential duties of the role for medication management.
- Develops quality improvement projects and participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
- Precepts and educates pharmacy residents and pharmacy students. F: Monthly/ T: 40+ hours R: Individual
- Prepares and collects data for MUE's, drug monographs for the P&T and special projects assigned by Clinical Manager.
- Provides clinical support for multidisciplinary committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, through development of materials to support clinical evaluation of drugs, procedures, and processes including the coordination and reporting of adverse drug reactions, pharmacist interventions and other quality initiatives, within areas of direct responsibility.
- Achieves cost savings targets and actively contributes to the pharmacy department's pharmacoeconomic efforts and formulary management and assists the department leadership with maintaining budget targets.
- Advances the profession through publication, presentations at local, state, or national meetings and providing community education.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Eligible for/or current Florida Pharmacist License - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- 4-7 years of hospital experience as a Pediatric Pharmacist (OR) PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatric Setting or PGY-2 Pediatric Residency
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic properties of medications as they relate to the pediatric population
- Ability to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient response to medication therapy regimens
- Ability to communicate and present information effectively in both oral and written form with all levels of hospital personnel and all patient groups
- Ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting and serve as a liaison between the pharmacy department and the nursing and medical staff
- Ability to perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, interactions, adverse effects and monitoring
- Ability to interpret medication orders, medication profile lists, and oversee the distribution of medications
- Ability to problem solve and think analytically
- Ability to provide supervisory oversight for technical staff related to medication preparation and dispensing
- Ability to troubleshoot in a timely manner including weekends and holidays
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, clinical/medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Previous experience with Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN, Dose Edge, MILT4, Lexicomp, Vigilanz, and PC desktop systems or equivalent pharmacy systems
- Motivated and self-directed with a high degree of professional accountability.
- Proficient in PC applications including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access
Job:
Pharmacy
Department:
PHARMACY-2100-730000
Job Status:
Professional
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Specialist
Target STEM OPT-friendly employers
Medical device companies like Medtronic, Stryker, and Abbott routinely hire Clinical Specialists on OPT and have established immigration pipelines. Focusing on companies with existing sponsorship history significantly improves your odds of long-term work authorization support.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Clinical Specialist roles most often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension when paired with degrees in biomedical engineering, nursing, biology, or health informatics. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to confirm eligibility.
Align your clinical expertise with the product line
Employers want specialists who understand the clinical environment their product operates in. Highlighting ICU, OR, or catheterization lab experience alongside your academic background makes you a stronger OPT hire and justifies the sponsorship conversation.
Raise the sponsorship conversation early
Ask about H-1B visa sponsorship policy during the second or third interview round, not after receiving an offer. Recruiters at large medical device firms expect this question and can connect you with their immigration team to clarify timelines.
Use OPT as a credentialing period
Clinical Specialists often need product certifications and clinical competency sign-offs. Completing these during your OPT window demonstrates commitment and gives your employer concrete reasons to file for H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires.
Document your clinical impact quantitatively
Track case support numbers, training completions, and revenue-tied metrics from your first day. Employers building an H-1B petition need evidence of your value, and specifics like cases supported per quarter are far more compelling than general descriptions.
Clinical Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Specialist on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students with a relevant degree can work as a Clinical Specialist on OPT as long as the role directly relates to your field of study. Degrees in biomedical engineering, nursing, life sciences, or health informatics typically satisfy this requirement. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Clinical Specialist jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at large medical device and diagnostics companies. Employers who hire Clinical Specialists on OPT are often prepared to sponsor H-1B visas because the role requires specialized clinical and product knowledge that takes time to develop. You can browse OPT-friendly Clinical Specialist openings on Migrate Mate to identify employers with active sponsorship histories.
Does a Clinical Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biomedical engineering, biology, or health informatics and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. This gives you up to three years total on OPT, which is enough runway for two H-1B lottery cycles.
What happens to my OPT if I switch from one Clinical Specialist employer to another?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new role must still relate to your degree field and you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no grace period between positions that exceeds 90 cumulative days of unemployment during your OPT period. Get your new employment confirmation in writing before leaving your current role.
Is travel-heavy Clinical Specialist work compatible with OPT status?
Yes, domestic travel for case coverage or training is fully compatible with OPT status. International travel requires a valid F-1 visa stamp, a current I-20 with recent DSO travel signature, and your EAD card when re-entering the U.S. Check your visa stamp expiration before any international trip, particularly if your OPT period is nearing its end.