Pharmacist (Pain Management) San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Clinical Pharmacist - Comprehensive Pain Management (1099)

Pay rate : $65.00 per hour (1099)

Facility Name: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134

Duration : 06 Months

Description:

Minimum Qualifications for Clinical Pharmacist

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
• Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) or a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate and active licensure from a U.S. state, territory, or district.
• Completion of a clinical pharmacy internship, residency and/or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

-OR-

• As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instruction.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a clinical pharmacist.

Requirements for additional Pharmacist privileges include one of the following:

a. Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in one or more recognized practice areas appropriate for

the privileges requested (e.g., Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, et.); or

b. Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health-

System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy; or

c. Completion of a Post-Graduate Master of Science degree with emphasis on medication therapy

management or direct patient care.

Core Duties for Clinical Pharmacist

Assess patients' response to drug therapy and planning drug therapy based on physician-established diagnoses.

Order and evaluate laboratory tests necessary to evaluate drug therapy effects and outcomes.

Initiate, modify, or discontinue medications for ongoing therapy of chronic disease states (e.g., hypertension,

hyperlipidemia, anticoagulant, diabetes, asthma, refill clinics, etc.), in cooperation with the medical staff.

Monitor and manage pharmacotherapy requiring periodic adjustment due to specific or changing pharmacokinetic

characteristics (e.g., aminoglycosides, phenytoin, antithrombotic).

Administer prescription or non-prescription drugs according to established agreements or MTF protocols.

Assess metabolic needs and order therapeutic enteral or parenteral nutrition products in the inpatient setting.

Evaluate medical and medication histories for drug-related problems and adjust drug therapy accordingly.

Consult with other healthcare providers (e.g., physicians, dietitians, nurses, physical therapists, etc.) about patient

treatment needs or options.

Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.

Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy.

Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy

information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients.

Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.

Provide medication and healthcare related in service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market;

appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed

appropriate by the department head.

Consult with other specialty practitioners to provide optimal patient pharmaceutical care.

Document significant medication interactions, and pharmacy interactions with prescribers. Conduct Adverse Drug

Reaction (ADR) reporting in accordance with accreditation standards.

Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary.

Additional Qualifications for Clinical Pharmacists for DSS only

Must meet BLS requirements

Possess a graduate certificate within the preceding year from an accredited pharmacy residency program OR

possess a minimum of 12 months of experience within the preceding 18 months as a Clinical Pharmacist performing

direct patient care clinical activities in an inpatient, outpatient, or ambulatory care pharmacy setting OR have held

clinical privileges as a Clinical Pharmacist within the preceding 36 months in a military treatment facility.

This position is subject to credentialing per section

Additional Duties for Clinical Pharmacist for DSS only

Participate in a multidisciplinary team with other health care providers providing consultative services pursuant to

optimal health care delivery to patients suffering from pain.

Work with physicians in a multidisciplinary team to provide drug therapy recommendations, perform polypharmacy

management, and provide patient education regarding changes in drug therapy.

Conduct a deliberate medication review and reconciliation for chronic pain patients and develop strategies for

patients with histories of non-compliance, abuse, and or diversion.

Conduct a clinical interview with patients, family, and/or caregiver(s) to identify information necessary to design a

pharmacotherapeutic treatment plan.

Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory tests to assess clinical response, development of adverse drug reactions,

therapeutic drug levels, and complete all appropriate clinical reminders.

Document and communicate all information as appropriate; pain patient agreements, pharmacotherapeutic

treatment findings, and recommendations.

Educate patients and their families/caretaker(s) on medications and non-drug therapy and provide appropriate

written drug information: counsel on self-monitoring techniques and lifestyle changes to promote wellness;

emphasize medication adherence and provide compliance aids, such as medication charts and pill boxes.

Extend existing prescriptions (psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications) as appropriate and ensure the

patient receives follow-up appointment(s) with the appropriate individual(s).

Order consults and referrals as appropriate.

Participate in an on-site designated Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) tele-mentoring training

program.

Participate in tele-mentoring, tele-medicine, and tele-consults.

Labor Category: Clinical Pharmacist - DSS - NMCSD Comprehensive Pain Management

Work Schedule: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 to 1800 hours. Shifts will

normally be scheduled for an 8.5-hour shift to include an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break. In no instance will the HCW

be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.