Clinical Pharmacist

About the Role

Create, maintain, and execute collaborative practice agreements with NFP providers and participate in direct patient care management through a team-based care approach. Fulfill the medication needs of patients in a direct care outpatient setting by processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders, providing patient consultation and advisement, and adhering to state and federal laws, regulations, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the entire medication use process, including direct medication-related patient care and documentation.
• Ensure all healthcare providers have a working knowledge of patient drug therapy to support quality patient care.
• Evaluate prescriptions for legal and legitimate purposes, process, and accurately dispense them in accordance with state, federal, and company guidelines.
• Model, implement, and supervise pharmacy technicians on customer service practices to address patient needs and concerns promptly.
• Manage the medication home delivery process.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy documentation as required by law and regulation.
• Provide comprehensive patient care by:
  • Applying medical knowledge to advise patients on medication needs.
  • Educating patients on proper medication practices and chronic disease self-management.
  • Performing medication reconciliation evaluations.
  • Collaborating with providers on optimal treatment plans.
  • Utilizing electronic medical records to support patient care.
• Work as a care team member to support NFP as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Prescribe or advise on prescribing as permitted by license, state pharmacy board, and care agreement.
• Assist providers and care teams in population health activities and chronic disease monitoring.
• Effectively precept students, interns, and residents.
• Maintain and complete any necessary preceptor development training.

Qualifications

• Current State of Ohio pharmacy licensure in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• PGY2 in ambulatory care pharmacy OR PGY1 with focus in ambulatory/community pharmacy OR BPS-approved Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy or Ambulatory Care and at least 3 years of ambulatory care practice experience.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Demonstrated understanding of public health policy and practices, familiarity with the medical home model of care.
• In-depth emotional intelligence: self-awareness, accurate self-assessment, sensitivity, empathy, openness, reliability, and consistency.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of underserved populations.
• Adherence to NFP attendance policy and punctuality in daily activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency, including use of EMR and related software.
• Successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check.

Skills

• Pharmaceutical care experience in a community health center (preferred).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to see, communicate, hear, and use electronic communication devices.
• Demonstrated ability to walk, sit, or stand for long periods; bending and stretching required.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment may be stressful at times.