What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist position at Thrifty White Pharmacy?
Clinical Pharmacist
Coordinate and help manage clinical pharmacy patients, programs, and initiatives, including but not limited to; performing professional clinical reviews of clinical protocols needed for patient care and conducting Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Annual Wellness Visits, Remote Patient Monitoring, Chronic Care Management, Adherence Programs, and Disease State Management services.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Delivers MTM services, including but not limited to, Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR), Targeted Medication Reviews (TMR), Disease State Management, and to assess the appropriateness of all medications, optimize medication therapy, and improve clinical outcomes
• Utilizes the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP) Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to consistently deliver patient care and address medication-related needs
• Determines appropriate interventions to resolve medication therapy problems, achieve the goals of therapy, and prevent new medication therapy problems
• Uses evidence-based practices and current clinical guidelines to formulate recommendations and treatment plans
• Individualizes patient care by evaluating and documenting clinical responses to therapy including indication, efficacy, safety, and adherence
• Completes patient counseling in compliance with clinical program protocols and documents any and all interactions with patients and prescribers in the appropriate systems in compliance with protocols
• Conducts patient-centered adherence services
• Communicates clinical recommendations and collaborate with prescribers, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific disease-state therapy goals
• Coordinates care to meet patient outcomes including, initial referrals, medication review, and selection, assessment of medication delivery system, coordinated care conferences, patient care plans, compliance programs, and discharge of patients from services.
• Performs CLIA-Waived Point-of-Care Testing per protocol
• Measures and obtains objective patient information to assist in clinical care plan
• Prescribe medication according to Collaborative Practice Agreements
• Serves as an up-to-date drug information resource to assist all staff members
• Assists in maintaining an organized workflow system for providing efficient patient care.
• Supports cross-functional teams by modeling, coaching, and maintaining high standards in patient service.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Working knowledge of third-party pay plans and of various quality measurement entities, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Proficient in the English language
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Attention to detail and ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products and execute basic computer skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and deal successfully with difficult customers
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors
• Understands laws concerning Continuing Education requirements and takes responsibility to accomplish them
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in order to fulfill the essential job functions
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Meets productivity and performance expectations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
• B.S. Degree or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited educational institution.
EXPERIENCE
• Three years of experience as a practicing pharmacist
• Must be capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
LICESENSE/CERTIFCIATION
• Current Minnesota pharmacist license
• Current North Dakota pharmacist license
• Certificate of training for Immunizations
• Certification in CPR or BCLS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
• PharmD
• Minimum of two years of professional experience as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist or, a combination of Residency training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and license.
• Clinical background in Ambulatory Care
LICESENSE/CERTIFCIATION
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) Certification
• Currently licensed or willing to consider licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in multiple states, including all states the organization operates in. Current and unrestricted clinical licensure is a requirement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representable of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• This position involves in-office work and may include long periods of standing and sitting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is also frequently required: to stand, talk and hear, use hands and fingers, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. (Review the Safe Lifting Techniques" policy). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid holidays and vacations, and a store discount for you and your family.
