MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops competency in clinical practice including appropriate drug therapy for patients and prevention/resolution of drug related problems.

Develops competency to evaluate patients for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, and drug-disease interactions. Individualizes drug therapy regimens including medication doses based on patient’s size, organ functions, and disease states. 

Performs patient counseling, chronic disease management, comprehensive medication management and other patient care activities as directed.

Changes drug therapy as needed under a collaborative/scope of practice relationship with provider. Orders labs as needed for management of drug therapy and chronic disease management. Ensures all team members aware of unique patient situations. Pharmacists involved in the provision of services covered under a collaborative practice agreement will be required to demonstrate competence and achieve credentialing in the areas of chronic disease they are managing.

Supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities. Reports events through appropriate channels.

Supports clinical outcomes including improved CMS measures, decreased hospital admissions, chronic disease management clinical indicators, patient satisfaction, etc.

Participates in orientation/training of new team members. May work with interns, residents, and students to guide daily activities. May be preceptor-in-training.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Experience Required: No Experience Required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Maintains advanced skills in areas of practice, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional growth and advancement of the pharmacy profession.
• Demonstrated decision making, team building, customer service and conflict resolution.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with providers, staff, and patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• May be exposed to normal office/clinic environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.