Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Pharmacy

Under indirect supervision, provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professional, including managing patient drug therapy, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Under the direction of the Department manager or designee, promotes rational and cost-effective Inpatient and Outpatient drug therapy through close participation in the drug therapy decision-making process with assigned physicians and other medical personnel.Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing.Provides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADRs, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:ExperienceSuccessful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or possess the equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery.S. degree in Pharmacy OR Pharm.Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.Understanding of drug utilization review and drug usage evaluationKnowledge of Federal and State laws & regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.Possess excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Preferred Qualifications:N/AJob Field: PharmacyJob Type: StandardSchedule: Full-timeJob Level: Individual ContributorTravel: NoEmployee Status: Regular