Clinical Pharmacist I

Job Profile

Summary

This role focuses on

providing

pharmacy related services in a hospital or retail setting

In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pharmacy Services duties : Delivers pharmaceuticals. Includes professionals who are trained and sometimes licensed to dispense medicine / controlled substances

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other

lower level

professionals or manage processes and programs

The majority of

time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically

acquired

through advanced education

An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts,

policies

and practices.

Job Overview

Clinical pharmacists (CP) work closely with other health practitioners to meet the various needs of our patients by reviewing and approving medication orders,

monitoring

drug therapies, and

providing

drug information

This position improves

the health of patients by

providing

pharmaceutical care to individual patients and by serving as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.

Provides

leadership by

facilitating

the development, implementation, and maintenance of hospital and departmental systems that promote desirable patient outcomes

Educates

students, interns, residents, nurses and patients and they

participate

in drug therapy research.

Supervises

and direct

support personnel.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist License.

One (1) year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Board Certification

Four (4) years of related experience Clinical pharmacy

expertise

with direct patient care experience

required

, either through residency training or prior job experience

Experience in drug

utilization

review and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

The

duties and responsibilities listed

below

are intended to describe the general nature of work

and

are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

Other duties

and responsibilities

may be assigned.

1.

Directs and coordinates the clinical activities of the assigned pharmacy service area. Responsible for preparing,

compounding

and dispensing medications to patients in accordance

within

state, federal laws.

2.

Reviews and accurately interprets physician

s orders checking for appropriateness of orders as to

indication

, clarity, accuracy of dose, drug allergy, potential drug interactions and duplication (two or more drugs with the same therapeutic action).

3.

Contacts and confers with physicians if there are any questions or irregularities

regarding

medication orders

Interventions with outcome are routinely in the Meditech Clinical Intervention routine.

4.

Ensures that medication is accurately prepared and labeled with all necessary and

appropriate information

• . Supervises support staff (when applicable) during an assigned shift. Ensures the pharmacy is

operated

within the limits of State and Federal regulations.

5.

Provides

accurate

appropriate

and

timely

drug information

utilizing

knowledge of pharmacology, reference books and scientific literature.

6.

May conduct medication history interviews, reconcile patients' medication

therapies

and

provide

drug information to patients and their families.

7.

Accurately

anticipates

controlled drug needs of each patient care area based on completed Controlled Drug Disposition Record.

8.

Completes medication station inspections are completed by designated Pharmacy Assistants (or in the absence of a Pharmacy Assistant by the Pharmacist).

9.

Participates

in medication education by discussing medications with the patient and appropriately documenting in the patient

s progress notes. Understands and

participates

in the Medication Use Evaluation.

10.

Must be able to perform order entry and

utilize

all Registered Pharmacist functions of the Pharmacy computer system accurately and efficiently

All necessary information is entered including drug allergy information, information for

pharmacists and nurses

and information necessary for

accurate

charging.

11.

Participates

in multidisciplinary team meetings, review discharge medication lists from skilled nursing facilities and inpatient hospitalizations, improve medication reconciliation process, and

provide

medication optimization consults for patients.

12.

May conduct home visits for the identified patient population to review medications, help the patient understand how to take medications as prescribed and

provide

education such as inhaler teaching to

optimize

medication therapies

13.

Participates

in Pharmacy Quality Programs that relate to : People; Clinical excellence; Operational excellence; Financial performance and growth; Safety and quality; and Research.

14.

Collaborates with other pharmacists to

provide

operational support

This includes weekend, holiday, evening,

night

and on-call coverage as described in departmental policies and procedures.

15.

Provides

continuing education for the clinical staff (e.g., pharmacists, physicians, nurses), serves as preceptor for pharmacy

student

, interns, and residents.

16.

May

participate

in the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols

and clinical pathways.

17.

May

participate

in the development of departmental drug-specific and population-specific initiatives.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.

May required lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, and stooping or kneeling

Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to

operate

prescription medications and computer keyboard.

Requires ability to see medications, computer screen

and reports.

Skills & Abilities : 1.

Demonstrates

knowledge of Pharmacy Laws,

regulations

and professional standards by keeping

appropriate records

(i.e., accurately

maintains

the Pharmacy Department perpetual inventory for controlled drugs).

2.

Superior verbal and written presentation skills.

3.

Superior communication skills, including developing and giving presentations, both 1-1 and group.

4.

Knowledge of integrated health networks.

5.

Knowledge of health plan drug formularies.

6.

Project and resource management skills.

7.

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

8.

Ability to understand

importance

of and respect for the confidentiality of all patient information

in accordance with

applicable standards and regulations.

9.

Knowledge of clinical best practices and standards for

optimizing

medication use.

10.

Proficiency

in Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel,

Power

oint

and Word.

11.

Ability to work with all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.

12.

A robust understanding of chronic health condition management and population management.

13.

Motivational Interviewing

proficiency

14.

Ability to prioritize and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively

15.

Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities

16.

Very strong

working knowledge and

proficiency

with technology and business software (Microsoft Office).

17.

Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

18.

Willingness and ability to learn and

utilize

new technology

and procedures that will continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

19.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.