Managed Care Clinical Pharmacist

As members of a High-Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. Clinical Pharmacist II, Ambulatory Care supports the pharmaceutical care vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS by demonstrating proficiency in all ambulatory clinical pharmacist skills. The pharmacist will collaborate with other health care professionals in order to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient care as well as plan and implement strategies for optimizing medication regimens, patient safety, and outcomes.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Drug Therapy Management
1.1 Assumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmaceutical care and medication therapy management, including medication reconciliation, to patients that are deemed high risk or by provider referral
Interpretation of Clinical & Pharmacokinetic Lab Data
3.1 Documents Medication Use Variances
Drug Information/Education and Scholarly Activities

1. 1 Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
2. 1 Understands role as integral member of the health care team.

Education/Scholarly Activities
7.1 Demonstrates leadership and decision making ability as lead/charge pharmacist
Regulatory Compliance
8.1 Ensures environment of care meets regulatory standards as it pertains to medication managment and storage.
Continuous Quality/Safety Improvement
9.1 Develops collaborative drug therapy management agreements with providers, enabling pharmacists to act as physician extenders

Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency with an ambulatory care focus or equivalent experience (2 post-graduate years in an ambulatory care setting) is required. Completion of PGY2 pharmacy residency in Ambulatory Care and Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacotherapy are preferred.

Connecticut Pharmacist License or eligible; Board Certification in Ambulatory Care is preferred.

This individual should demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems, ambulatory operations, and formulary management. Some travel is required.