Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Zeeland Family Medicine

About Zeeland Hospital

Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital is a 55-bed, not-for-profit organization located in West Michigan that serves the Greater Hudsonville, Holland, and Zeeland communities.  Providing healthcare for over 90 years, it was ranked a top performer by Vizient in 2023.

Link to Zeeland Hospital

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/zeeland-community-hospital

Scope of Work:

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists within Primary Care will work closely with providers under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to evaluate and optimize medication regimens for mutual patients. Provide guideline and evidence based Chronic Disease and Medication Therapy Management directly to patients within a clinic setting. Assist patients with cost, adherence, and lifestyle barriers related to their medications. Work closely with clinic staff to inform them of guideline and medication updates. Collaborate with other care team members to develop care plans. Navigate EPIC and utilizes features within the EHR daily.

• Provide chronic disease state management and/or medication therapy management directly to patients within the Clinic setting.
• Pharmacists will work under a collaborative practice agreement within the clinic they are embedded to provide medication management directly to their patients.
• Build relationships with providers and staff by living our values to promote trust and gain referrals within the clinic.
• Follow Corewell Health’s standard work, policies and procedures to gather and interpret patient vitals and labs during visits. Locate and use clinical data within the EMR to assist with developing future treatment plans.
• Participate in team-based approaches to help determine the best treatment plan for the patient. In addition, communicate within the clinic care team to determine which patients would benefit the most from Pharmacy services.
• Collaborate with providers and office staff on a regular basis to facilitate educational updates on guidelines, new medications or therapies, and best practices. Keep the clinic updated on any medication related changes.
• Assist clinic in monitoring and improving upon system Quality Measures including, but not limited to, MTM, A1c, Hypertension, Adherence, and Readmissions.
• Help patients and clinic staff navigate formularies and other programs to assist in lowering the cost of care for patients and the system.
• Engage in continuous study of the entire professional field to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department and Corewell Health specific requirements on a timely basis.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students independently as assigned.

• Required Bachelor's Degree Science of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

• 2 years of relevant experience pharmacy experience or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Practice Residency Required
• 2 years of relevant experience hospital pharmacy experience or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Practice Residency Preferred
• ASHP accredited postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) residency in area of specialty Preferred

• LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Ambulatory Sites 90 Days required
• CRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Upon Hire preferred Or
• CRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - BPS Board of Pharmacy Specialties Upon Hire preferred
• Ideal candidate will be a Pharmacist with either a PGY1 Residency or PGY2 Residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Community Pharmacy, or a Pharmacist possessing 3+ years of experience in Retail/Community Pharmacy (in lieu of Residency)
• Ability to work On-Site and Remotely

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