Transitions of Care Pharmacy Coordinator

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Pharmacy Works under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and Assistant Director of Operations to develop and manage transitions of care coordination at SVH. The Transitions of Care Pharmacy Coordinator works in collaboration and continuous partnership with chronically ill or “high-risk” patients identified by the organization. The coordinator will work with family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers, staff, and community resources in a team approach to promote effective patient transitions of care. This pharmacist will also direct and evaluate the Clinical Pharmacy Staff in transitions of care. Responsible for optimization and utilization of cost effective drug therapy in the hospital. Under direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services, develops, implements, and manages a pharmacy based medication reconciliation program. Actively assists the departmental staff pharmacist on patient medication transitions of care. Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health care professionals. Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital. Adult Pediatric Geriatric Adolescent Maintains patient records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care. Participates in clinical patient rounds, as necessary. Is actively involved in developing, planning, implementing, and maintaining clinical programs and projects promoting patient care. Serves as an active member of the hospital’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and other hospital sponsored clinical and performance improvement committees. Is involved in the multi-disciplinary team concerned with the development and continuous evolution of clinical pathways, treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary management, and disease management care maps. Incorporates knowledge of various cultural and spiritual beliefs when dealing with patients and family members. Promotes multi-disciplinary teamwork in order to meet the organization’s goals and objectives. Provides leadership to the department through effective organization, direction of activities, and appropriate delegation of functions. Develops procedures and oversees the process of monitoring adherence to medication care plans, evaluate effectiveness, monitor patient progress in a timely manner, and facilitate changes as needed. Monitor adherence to medication care plans, evaluate effectiveness, monitor patient progress in a timely manner, and facilitate changes as needed. Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers. Educate patient and family/caregiver(s) about relevant community resources. Facilitate and attend meetings between patient, family/caregiver(s), care team, payers, and community resources, as needed. Cultivate and support primary care and specialty provider co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions-in-care and referrals. Assist with the identification of “high-risk” patients the chronically ill and those with special health care needs. Attend all Care Coordinator training courses/webinars and meetings. Provide feedback for the improvement of the Care Coordination Program. Develop and manage pharmacy based medication reconciliation program. Reduce patient emergency room utilization and hospital readmissions. Increase continuity of care by managing relationships with tertiary care providers, transitions-in-care, and referrals. Increase patients’ ability for self-management and shared decision-making. Connect patients to relevant community resources, with the goal of enhancing patient health and well-being, increasing patient satisfaction, and reducing health care costs. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy RPh or PharmD required. Licensure: Current California Pharmacy License required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical or community resource setting required. Care coordination experience is desirable. Transitions of care residency training preferred. The hourly rate for this position is $76.24 - $95.30. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position. Job Specifications: ● Union: Non-Affiliated ● Work Shift: Day Shift ● FTE: 1.0 ● Scheduled Hours: 40 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care. Please apply internally via Job Hub.

Salary : $76 - $95