Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Clinical Pharmacist

Coordinate and help manage clinical programs and initiatives, including but not limited to, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Annual Wellness Visits, Remote Patient Monitoring, Chronic Care Management, Adherence Programs and Disease State Management.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver MTM services, including but not limited to, Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR), Targeted Medication Reviews (TMR), Disease State Management, and to assess appropriateness of all medications, to optimize medication therapy and to improve clinical outcomes
Utilize the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP) Pharmacists Patient Care Process to consistently deliver patient care and address medication related needs
Determine appropriate interventions to resolve medication therapy problems, achieve goals of therapy and prevent new medication therapy problems
Use evidence-based practices and current clinical guidelines to formulate recommendations and treatment plans
Individualize patient care by evaluating indication, efficacy, safety and adherence for each patient regimen
Assist with managing medication costs through cost-effective interventions which may include, but are not limited to formulary and therapeutic interchanges and assessing unnecessary and/or duplicate medication therapies
Efficiently assess prescribed medication therapy for unnecessary medications, need for additional medications, ineffective medications, inappropriate doses, adverse drug reactions, and adherence concerns
Evaluate and document clinical responses to therapy including adverse reactions and efficacy
Conduct patient-centered adherence services to help patients identify barriers with adherence and develop solutions to overcome those barriers
Collaborate with prescribers, interdisciplinary care teams, patients and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific disease state therapy goals
Communicate professionally and discuss/document clinical recommendations to prescribers and interdisciplinary care teams
Provide patient-centered education on chronic disease states, including medications used for prevention and treatment
Actively contribute to a team culture promoting integrity, inclusivity, innovation, and accountability
Maintains knowledge of various quality measurement entities, such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA)
Meet productivity and performance expectations
All other duties assigned

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Working knowledge of third party pay plans
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

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 or
One year of experience as a practicing pharmacist plus completion of an Ambulatory Care Residency

LICESENSE/CERTIFCIATION
Current Minnesota pharmacist license
Current North Dakota pharmacist license
Current Iowa pharmacist license
Certificate of training for Immunizations
Certification in CPR or BCLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
PharmD
Ambulatory Care Residency

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 the essential functions.
This position involves in-office work and may include long periods of 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.
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