BPS offers these resources to assist Executive Directors, H.R. Managers, and other decision-makers seeking to hire a qualified professional and support current staff.
The success of any healthcare team depends on the knowledge and experience of each of its members, which is why specialization has become increasingly important in all aspects of medical practice. In pharmacy, BPS Board Certification is considered the gold standard when it comes to determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels.
Ways that employers can benefit from BPS certification:
- Identify qualified individuals for employment or advancement
- Recertification requirements ensure continued or enhanced competence
- Commitment to public safety and/or consumer protection
- Reduced risk of errors, accidents and/or legal liability
- Reduced employee turnover and increased job satisfaction
- Justification for potential compensation differential
Improved Outcomes in Patient Care
Improved outcomes in patient care are the primary purpose of specialization in any health care profession. With BPS specialty-trained pharmacists as part of the collaborative care team, enhanced patient satisfaction has been documented with fewer complications in drug treatment, improved laboratory monitoring, reductions in unnecessary medications, and shorter hospital stays, resulting in lower treatment costs.
Employers can feel secure that the knowledge base and skill levels of the certified specialists they hire have been thoroughly tested. Many organizations report preferential hiring and will cover payment of BPS exam and recertification fees. After documenting the benefits of choosing credentialed practitioners, a national managed care provider “prefers” and “encourages” specialty certification for certain clinical positions. Key federal agencies offer salary rewards, promotions, and expanded practice opportunities. For some, the BPS Certification is the only credential approved for special incentives.
The BPS Board-Certified pharmacist brings an extra measure of quality to the hiring process with demonstrated initiative and a commitment to professional excellence.
BPS Certification is a highly visible credential to colleagues in healthcare. It signals an elevated level of excellence in specialty practice, often producing increased acceptance by the care team. BPS Board-Certified pharmacists frequently serve as role models to help others become more efficient practitioners. Post certification, pharmacists also report receiving more requests for professional consultations, along with invitations for continuing education and academic presentations.
Research into BPS Board Certification
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties has gathered the many research projects and articles into BPS Board Certification to demonstrate the value patients, pharmacists, and hospitals may receive from board certification. Click the button below to view the library of publications about pharmacist board certification.
Certification Verification
BPS offers the ability to search and verify a Board-Certified Pharmacist by name or credential number.
Employer Resources
