PHARMACIST MED MGMT-AMBULATORY

Premier Health Partners

Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: Centerville, Ohio, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Pharmacy Information System
Drug information resources
Microsoft Office
Pharmacy software

About the role

General Summary/Responsibilities:

Status: Full-time: *40 Hours per week (80 hours per pay period)

Department: MED THERAPY MGMT SERVICES MVHS

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital South

Under the supervision of the System Director, Pharmacy Clinical Services and according to standard procedures, provides clinical pharmaceutical care; coordinates pharmaceutical care with ambulatory care providers, to ensure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective medication therapy; optimize medication use through drug order review, therapeutic drug monitoring, precepts pharmacy residents and pharmacy students; participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities as applicable. The clinical pharmacy specialist provides for staff development activities and the coordination of staff operational activities within the medication therapy management clinic; serves as educational and informational resource to physicians, medical residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, nursing staff, patients, and other allied health professionals; assists with planning, organizing, and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs across Premier Health; identifies processes and tools to guide the pharmacy staff in the utilization of the most appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy including drug preparation and procurement, ensuring high quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes.

The Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist will coordinate pharmacy services related to diabetes management, allergy delabeling (oral challenges and skin testing), and anticoagulation management. Cross-training in retail and specialty pharmacy workflows is required to support integrated, complete pharmacy care.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

Additional requirements:

Type of degree: B.S.Pharm from an accredited college of pharmacy is required

Area of study or major: Pharmacy

Preferred educational qualifications: PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy

Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date

Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCACPS) or completed within the timelines defined by BPS to sit for examination

Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: Meets the preceptor criteria as outlined by ASHP

Other experience requirements:

Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required -or-

Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring -or-

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring

Knowledge/Skills

Fluent in the use of drug information resources

Ability to evaluate primary medical literature and develop evidence-based recommendations for treatment regimens

Ability to perform Medication Use Evaluations (MUE) and submit recommendations for change within the health system

Ability to provide pharmacokinetic and weight-based dosing

Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and

problem- solving skills

Ability to read and write printed material in English

Ability to effectively perform patient interviews and medication counseling

Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform well within a team

Proficient with bedside aseptic technique

Must be customer-service oriented

Proficiency with computer keyboard operations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred

Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software

Flexibility in scheduling essential

About Premier Health Partners

Operates a regional network of hospitals and medical care facilities.

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