Oversee clinical pharmacy services for transplant patients (pre-, peri-, and post-transplant)
Ensure optimal use and monitoring of:
Immunosuppressants (e.g., tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mTOR inhibitors, etc.)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis and treatment
Develop and maintain clinical protocols, pathways, and order sets
Complex mediation regimens and drug interactions
Participate in multidisciplinary transplant rounds
Provided patient care across inpatient settings and the outpatient transplant clinic, ensuring continuity of care throughout the transplant journey.
Clinical and Operational Oversight:
Provide direct clinical support for complex medication management for transplant patients.
Participate in daily rounds to optimize pharmacotherapy decisions.
Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based protocols, order sets, and guidelines.
Oversee operational pharmacy functions, including medication inventory, cost management, and workflow optimization.
Cross cover transplant services for liver, heart, lung.
Education & Collaboration
Educate healthcare providers, pharmacists, and trainees on transplant best practices.
Participate in transplant rounds, transplant quality improvement committee meetings.
Develop and deliver educational materials and in-services on transplant pharmacotherapy and disease management.
Serve as a preceptor for PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents and APPE (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience) students, providing clinical instruction, mentorship, and evaluation during transplant rotations.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and institutional policies.
Maintain adherence to accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, ASHP).
Monitor and report adverse drug events, medication errors, and other safety metrics.
Prepare and submit regulatory, operational, and performance reports as required.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and institutional policies.
Maintain adherence to accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, ASHP).
Monitor and report adverse drug events, medication errors, and other safety metrics.
Prepare and submit regulatory, operational, and performance reports as required.
Research & Performance Improvement
Lead and support research initiatives related to transplant pharmacotherapy.
Design and conduct performance improvement projects aligned with hospital goals, regulatory requirements, and national standards.
Collaborate with transplant physicians on protocol development, retrospective reviews, and prospective studies.
Support pharmacy residents, students, and fellows in research projects, publications, and presentations related to transplant medicine.
Maintain awareness of emerging literature, guidelines, and best practices to inform program development and evidence-based interventions.