Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist IV

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Organization:

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview:

Oversees and delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties. Uses professional judgment and clinical expertise in the daily solving of complex problems.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience as a specialty pharmacist in a hospital setting.

• Board Certification (ex: BCACP/BCPS/BCOP/CSP/AAHIVP)

• EPIC/EPIC WAM experience.

• ASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at provider clinics and specialty pharmacies.

• Clinical knowledge and therapy management for Chronic Inflammatory disease states/HIV/Oncology.

• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong critical thinking skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize/follow-up.

• Flexible; able to cope with rapid change; comfortable with an ambiguous environment.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively.

• Ability to provide comprehensive medication management including initial assessments, toxicity evaluations/symptom management, and reassessments.

• Capability to set priorities amongst a series of competing clinical and operational priorities and to effectively coordinate and direct the work of others to meet specified deadlines.

• Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills in MS Word and Excel

• Initiates, monitors, modifies and discontinues patient's drug therapy under the supervision of a physician in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement and approved protocol in keeping with the principles of comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs.
• Completes medication regimen review from a clinical, safety and cost perspective to identify duplicate therapy, high risk medications, drug interaction and cost effective alternatives
• Supports patients and their families in their self management of complex medication regimens including the disease management of those living with a chronic condition.
• Proactively contacts patients after hospital discharge to reconcile medications, answer questions on and new medications that were started in the hospital, evaluates patient compliance with new drug regimens, and follows-up with the patient regarding side effects of new medications
• Education of practice staff and team on contemporary issues related to pharmacotherapy and outcomes management including communication efforts related to mediation management.
• Develops and maintains positive, productive relationships with healthcare team members and representatives of community agencies.
• Education and counseling of patients on medications.
• Improvement efforts related to drug intelligence – research for evidence based medication use and education to the same.
• Supports process improvement efforts, and educates co-workers.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with hospital unit staff and management.
• Relates with tact and respect to internal and external customers with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, some of whom may be exhibiting varying levels of distress.
• Effectively collaborates with other team members on interdependent tasks, and actively supports implementation of plans to accomplish team objectives.
• Actively builds positive relationships with internal and external customers. Uses effective communication skills with colleagues to resolve issues in a timely, positive and productive manner.
• Provides and accepts direct, constructive feedback to and from colleagues.

EDUCATION:

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