FHC Clinical Pharmacist

Posting number: 15162 (2741)

Department: Family Health Center

Division: Pharmacy

Job classification: FHC Clinical Pharmacist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services

Summary

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK
Under the direction of the Family Health Centers’ (FHC) Chief Pharmacy Officer, provides advanced pharmaceutical care to FHC patients as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team.
Responsible for providing direct patient care, medication therapy management (MTM), and chronic disease management.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Examples of duties

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class.)
Conducts comprehensive medication reviews for patients with chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, human immunodeficiency virus, asthma).
Collaborates with primary care providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and develop care plans. 
Provides direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services in a decentralized practice setting with physicians, nurses, and other personnel. 
Provides medication counseling and adherence support directly to patients.
Manages medication therapy under collaborative practice agreements, including initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing medications where permitted.
Participates in interdisciplinary team huddles and case conferences.
Monitors patients for adverse drug reactions, interactions, and efficacy of therapies.
Supports the management and compliance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including auditing and reporting.
Serves as a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
Assists in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and formularies.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Serves as a key participant on FHC’s Quality Improvement (QI) Committee regarding quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and patient outcomes.
Ensures pharmacy services comply with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Joint Commission, state board of pharmacy, and other relevant bodies.
Supports pharmacy operations as needed.
Engages in ongoing professional development in accordance with public health standards and licensing requirements.
Participates in public health initiatives, emergency preparedness, or disaster response efforts as required.
Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Doctorate degree in Pharmacy. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Responds to patient and Family Health Centers needs via the telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.
Lifts and carries materials weighing up to 30 lbs., with or without assistance.
Spends extended periods of time standing, climbing, and reaching.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an active license in good standing to practice Pharmacy in the state of Kentucky (License must be clear of any actions that would prevent payment from Medicaid or Medicare).
Possession of an immunization administration certification.
Possession of a Naloxone certification.
Must provide own transportation to work at other locations as needed.
Must be available to work extended hours as necessary.

Supplemental information

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**Please note that this is a grant-funded position, only funded through 12/31/2026. That funding may or may not be extended.**

Test Weights
Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here.  Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week.

PHARMACY LOCATIONS AND HOURS:

FHC - Portland
  2215 Portland Avenue
  Louisville KY 40212
 
  Pharmacy Hours:
  Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm
  Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - East Broadway
  834 East Broadway
  Louisville KY 40204
 
  Pharmacy Hours:
  Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  Sunday: Closed<