Clinical Specialty Pharmacist - Ambulatory - FT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - MSP

Location : Miramar, Florida

Miramar, Florida

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice.

As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing A-rated patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary :

Provides specialized care for medication management by reviewing medication regimens and pharmaceutical needs for patients in ambulatory clinical setting.

Responsibilities :

Provides drug information and education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.

Provides enhanced patient care through detailed counseling on medications, disease states, and adherence. Monitors patients for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing therapeutic outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and / or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.

Reviews literature and delivers evidence-based drug information and education to multi-disciplinary team and patients. Serves as subject-matter expert and contributes expertise inter-professional teams.

Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and monitors laboratory parameters to ensure optimal therapy in collaboration with prescribers.

Communicates directly with prescriber to optimize therapeutic outcomes, resolve patient s medication-related issues, and give recommendations for changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, and objective monitoring parameters.

Serves as a preceptor and resource to pharmacy residents, students and interns. Actively participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of pharmacy residency research projects and / or mentors the resident in the preparation of posters, and or national presentations and or publications.

Contributes expertise to multidisciplinary committees / teams in developing protocols / guidelines, pharmacy formulary reviews, and order sets.

Coordinates a transitions of care medication plan for patients transitioning across the continuum of care. Obtains and reviews medication histories and assists in the medication reconciliation process to assess for potential duplicate therapy, inappropriate dosing, or medication omissions and coordinates the dispensing of medications if necessary.

Educates and counsels patients on medications and explains in detail any and all changes to their regimen. Addresses and resolves potential barriers to patient understanding or medication access and provides patient with a written medication plan.

Serves as patient advocate, ensuring that quality care is given.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and outcomes research.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, DISEASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, DRUG INFORMATION AND PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION USE EVALUATION, PATIENT PHARMACEUTICAL CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

Accredited Program : Pharmacy (Required)Pharmacist License (PS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience : Three (3) years of experience.

Other Information : Must be board or specialty certified, or residency trained in one of the following fields : AAHIVP American Academy of HIV Pharmacist, CSP Certified Specialty Pharmacist, BCOP Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist, BCPS Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, BCACP - Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, BCGP - Board Certified Geriatrics Pharmacist, BCIDP - Board Certified Infectious Disease Pharmacist.

Additional Education Info : Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 40%
• Keyboard Entry 100%
• Kneeling 40%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 40%

• Reaching 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 80%
• Running 60%
• Sitting 80%
• Squatting 80%
• Standing 80%
• Walking 80%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 60%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 40%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 40%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 60%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 80%
• Dust 80%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals 80%
• Hazardous Medication 80%
• Latex 80%
• Computer Monitor 100%
• Domestic Animals 40%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 40%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 40%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 80%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 80%
• Potential Electric Shock 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault 40%
• Radiation 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%

Shift : Days

Days

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers).

You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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