Travel Clinical Pharmacist - $2,384 per week

Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel Clinical Pharmacist for a travel job in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Clinical Pharmacist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Description :

Clinical Pharmacist – Anticoagulation and Pain Management

Degree / Education Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). The pharmacist must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with an Anticoagulation (AC) Therapy Management Certification or continuously employed in the practice of AC. Certification in Diabetes Management or continuous employment in the practice of diabetes therapy is also preferred.

Certifications : Candidate shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Certifications must be through American Heart Association or client guidelines. Member must present proof of current certification(s) through American Health Association or client. Computer- based training does not constitute fulfilling the training requirements. Must maintain currency at NO cost to the government.

Experience : As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions. Minimum 12 months experience working with chronic pain and / or palliative care medicine. Must have minimum of one year of experience AC service and shall have been actively employed in the practice of pharmacy or in training for 24 of the last 36 months. Must also have sufficient experience within the past 24 months in actively performing as a pharmacist.

Board Certification : Board certification in one or more of the pharmacy specialties recognized by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, or completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy, or documentation of appropriate education, training, and / or CME in the practice of clinical pharmacy.

Licensure / Registration : A current, valid, unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Assess patient's response to drug therapy and planning drug therapy based on physician-established diagnoses.

Order and evaluate laboratory tests necessary to evaluate drug therapy effects and outcomes.

Initiate, modify, or discontinue medications for ongoing therapy of chronic disease states (e.g., pain, AC, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, asthma, polypharmacy, tobacco cessation, refill clinics), in cooperation with the medical staff.

Work specifically with the chronic pain patient population to initiate, modify, or discontinue chronic pain medications based of clinical response, side effects, and interactions with other medications.

Assist in developing chronic pain medicine weaning protocols.

Monitor and manage pharmacotherapy requiring periodic adjustment due to specific or changing pharmacokinetic characteristics (e.g., aminoglycosides, phenytoin, antithrombotic).

Administer prescription or non-prescription drugs according to established agreements or MTF protocols.

Assess metabolic needs and order therapeutic enteral or parenteral nutrition products in the inpatient setting.

Evaluate medical and medication histories for drug-related problems and adjusting drug therapy accordingly.

Consult with other healthcare providers (e.g., physicians, dietitians, nurses, physical therapists) about patient treatment needs or options.

Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.

Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing to closely monitor medication therapy.

Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age-specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients.

Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.

Provide education and healthcare related in-service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head.

Consult with other specialty practitioners to provide optimal patient pharmaceutical care.

Document significant medication interactions, and pharmacy interactions with prescribers. Conduct Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) standards as appropriate.

Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary.

Participate in facility projects to ensure policy compliance regarding opioids and other initiatives.

Provide outpatient AC therapy that is consistent with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, and provide further services that relate to AC therapy, upon request, to the other members of the medical staff.

All AC services rendered by the contractor must adhere to current American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines.

All diabetic services rendered by the contractor must adhere to MOMMC pharmacist-managed diabetes care guidelines and protocols, and current American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), and American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines. For all services, the contractor will adhere to DHAPM 6025.13, Department of Air Force Instruction (DAF) 44-102 and (DAF) 44-119 as well as related DHA policies and local Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Instructions.

Complete unit specific annual training on AC therapy and be cognizant of changes to AC therapy in ASHP and ACCP guidelines and on diabetic therapy and be cognizant of changes to diabetes therapy in ADA and AACE guidelines. The contractor shall provide systematic outpatient AC services and diabetes management services that consist of, but are not limited to, the following authorized activities :

Synthesize data from a variety of sources—computerized records, laboratory results, written and verbal information provided by the patient, verbal and written information provided from the provider, and other health care records and make appropriate clinical decisions.

Demonstrate knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.

Participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate, by teaching newly assigned staff members unit policies and procedures, location of reference manuals and unit supplies and equipment, and working one-on-one with the new staff members. Evaluate clinical practice by demonstrating tasks and procedures and observing the performance of newly assigned personnel in accomplishing these procedures / tasks.

Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF. Provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.

Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans / actions, for teaching / education, and to benefit the patient / family and organization. Effectively use appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues. Excellent written communication skills are required to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic.

Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react / respond quickly by communicating with other members of the health care team verbally or overhead paging or via telephone in emergency situations.

Complete orientation and competency verification programs in IAW unit guidelines.

Only release medical information under the policy and guidelines set forth by the DoD / USAF / facility.

Prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature.

Complete all facility training requirements within the designated timeframes for each requirement.

The contractor may augment out-patient pharmacy services only upon request, with adequate notice, and only when mission requirements allow as permitted by the supervisor.

Perform and maintain data collection in accordance with DoD, USAF, MOMMC and other specified agency guidelines. Conducts and / or participates in program evaluation as directed.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, designated facility meetings, and care coordination meetings.

Treat all staff members and patients with dignity, respect, and in a professional manner always. Internal and external customer complaints are monitored.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

About Rang Healthcare

Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT / Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.

We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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