Clinical Pharmacist I - $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Job Specific Competencies

1. Assures that the clinic maintains standards of pharmacy practice equal to or above those accepted by the profession and the law.
2. Performs the duties of a pharmacist, including dispensing of prescriptions, counseling of patients and medication therapy management.
3. Utilizes pharmacy software and technology systems effectively, including competency surrounding patient safety measures built into such systems.
4. Participates in the process/procedures of clinical pharmacist programs to enhance patient outcomes and optimize pharmacist knowledge and impact, including the use of prescriptive protocols and therapeutic substitution policies.
5. Collaborates with pharmacists and other health care providers to ensure safe and cost-effective medication therapy for clinic patients.
6. Contributes to the achievement of the clinical and sustainability goals of the department.
7. Provides in-service training for pharmacy personnel or other clinic personnel as related to pharmaceutical issues.
8. Provides pharmaceutical information, as needed and requested, to other healthcare providers.
9. Participates in the following committees/programs:
a. Participates in quality assurance programs and projects supporting the vision and mission of the pharmacy and clinic.
b. Member of the clinic provider team to discuss clinical and pharmaceutical topics affecting patient care.
c. Member of various clinic-wide committees as delegated by Pharmacy Director.
10. Utilizes and assists with supervision of pharmacy technicians/assistants, technicians in training and pharmacy students/interns as appropriate with the pharmacist assuming final responsibility for work performed by staff. The pharmacist only delegates duties or activities to the staff as allowed by law and policies/procedures. Provides appropriate instructions/education for pharmacy staff.
11. Is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with CVCH health care and pharmacy department requirements for fire/safety/disasters, hazardous materials, aseptic technique, infection control, use of personal protective equipment, and confidentiality issues.
12. Assists with training and orientation of new pharmacy employees or students.
13. After competency training and assessment will be responsible for the outpatient management of anticoagulation in clinic patients via a prescriptive protocol. This management includes patient education, warfarin dose adjustment, monitoring of signs of bleeding and thrombosis, and triage of serious side effects to the appropriate medical provider.

 General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and coworkers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications
1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited school or college of pharmacy. Completion of a PGY1 Community Pharmacy or PGY2 Ambulatory Care Accredited Residency is preferred.

2. Certification/Licensure: Washington State licensed pharmacist or eligible to apply for licensure and willingness to be licensed as a Washington State pharmacist preceptor. Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification preferred. Basic Life Support required.

3. Experience: Experience in clinic pharmacy setting and/or ability and interest to learn. Works well with pharmacy systems. Clinically competent. Knowledge and experience of ordering, inventory and cost management activities. Experience in personnel management and/or ability and interest to learn. Two years of community pharmacy experience is preferred.

4. Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Demonstrates competency prior to use, on all equipment listed on department-specific checklist. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and have the ability to enter data within company’s computer system. Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Ability to input/type data, copy documen