Ambulatory Staff Pharmacist Per-Diem

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels medical research, attracts top specialty-trained doctors, and delivers renowned services and innovative programs.

About the role

The Ambulatory Staff Pharmacist provides integrated support to patients and physicians through a 'hands-on' approach to total quality patient care, delivering a full continuum of medication management services. This includes preparing medications, providing pharmacological information, monitoring patient drug therapies, and offering adherence support.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Provides thorough patient consultations on disease state management and medication therapies.
• Determines clinical appropriateness for immunizations; counsels and provides immunizations as indicated.
• Performs medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapy, and documenting interventions.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' workflow; verifying preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying prescriptions.
• Handles care coordination, identifies and resolves insurance-related issues, and recognizes situations where financial assistance can be applied.
• Understands and works in a manner to support 340B mission and compliance; possesses 340B knowledge sufficient to audit a claim and assist in external audits.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and local policies and procedures.
• Maintains records for controlled substances; removes outdated and damaged drugs from inventory; supervises support personnel.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals as necessary.
• Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; trains pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals.
• Manages, organizes, and updates relevant data using database applications.
• Applies observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
• Identifies trends, resolves problems, recommends improvements, and implements change.
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.
• 5+ years of experience in a specialty or retail pharmacy setting; 8+ years preferred.
• Preferred advanced certification(s) such as: immunization, medication therapy management, diabetic educator, cardiovascular educator, 340B ACE.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with branch departments.
• Knowledge of computerized information systems (knowledge of EPIC Willow is a plus).
• Knowledge of specialty pharmacy reimbursement: state, federal, and commercial.
• Ability to maintain record-keeping systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Analyzes information, administers medication accurately, exercises good judgment, and possesses strong verbal communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations.
• Ability to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills with a constant focus on legal compliance.
• Highly productive, quality-focused, detail-oriented, and computer proficient.