Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy

Program: Pharmacy

Reports to: Director of Health Systems

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Exempt

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmacy oversight to ensure safe and effective use of medications for the Tribe's Health System activities. Provides guidance and supervision for on-site medication use and storage. Participates as part of clinical team for overall health system optimization.

Essential Functions

• Monitoring drug therapy to ensure the best care possible is being given to our un'inas
• Working at the top of pharmacy license to provide pharmaceutical monitoring, prescribing, and changes under a collaborative practice agreement or a medical executive committee approved protocol
• Developing, reviewing, and evaluating clinical treatment guidelines and drug utilization review
• Providing drug information and therapeutic recommendations to facility staff and prescribing providers
• Oversight, evaluation, and making recommendations concerning drug distribution, control, and use
• Planning and participating in facility's staff development program relating to drug distribution, control, and use
• Establishing policies and procedures to control the distribution and administration of drugs
• Documenting the pharmacy services that are provided and maintaining such documents
• Coordinating with SouthCentral Foundation Village pharmacy to provide an integrated pharmacy service
• Participating in QI and QA activities
• Providing Medication Therapy management, chart reviews and education to un'ina
• Advisory oversight of non-formulary, complementary and alternative, neutraceutical, or Traditional Healing compounds
• Coordinating community pharmacy relationships and contracts
• Participating in educational efforts for staff and un'inas via group and individual interaction
• Supervising Pharmacy Technician including duties such as reviewing and authorizing all pharmacy technician activities, has responsibility for any delegated act performed by technicians, and ensures compliance with the regulatory and practice standards of pharmaceutical care

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, work atop, Traverse)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Routine office equipment

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle:

Travel

Comments: No specific travel requirements, however, some travel will be necessary for continuing education, meetings, etc.,

Qualifications

Education

• A Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (BS for candidates who were licensed under the BS License requirement) from an accredited college program

Experience

• Three to five years professional experience.

Preferred

• PharmD with a pharmacy residency.
• Experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian populations.
• Knowledge and experience working in the Alaska Tribal Health System's Village Pharmacy Program.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• A current State of Alaska Pharmacist License or legal equivalent.

Special Skills

• Educational materials development.
• Public Speaking.
• Familiarity with Complementary and Alternative therapeutics.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Effective communication with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers.
• Integrity in job performance and working in an environment of medication management.

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.