CLINICAL PHARMACIST AMBULATORY - ORRVILLE

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist is to work closely with patients and their healthcare providers to address comprehensive health needs through a collaborative, patient-centered approach. The clinical pharmacist optimizes medication regimens through initiation, adjustment, and/or de-prescribing of medications.

Department Summary

The Aultman Health System MEDS Clinics are ambulatory clinics that focus on improving patient care through education and chronic disease state management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from a college or a university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

• Pharmacy License (RPh) in the State of Ohio, Board Certification or eligibility within 1 year.

• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Residency. Minimum one-year related experience preferred.

• Obtain a personal National Provider Identifier (NPI) within 30 days of hire.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Department Qualifications

Skills

• Comfortable speaking to large groups and presenting.

• Detail oriented.

• Communicate effectively.

• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.

Department Skills

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Maintains proficiency in clinical pharmacy programs and pharmacy operations as applicable to clinical specialty/role.

• Places priority on the delivery of patient-centered care and establishes collaborative pharmacist-patient relationships.

• Provide comprehensive medication management for a wide variety of patients with chronic health conditions.

• Initiate, adjust and/or discontinue medications, order and interpret labs and perform limited physical assessments under a collaborative practice agreement.

• Perform point-of-care testing and adjust therapies to reach therapeutic goals.

• Provide education on disease states, medications, medical devices, and lifestyle.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services.

• Engage in wellness and health promotions, public health initiatives, and patient advocacy.

• Ensure patients have access to affordable medications. Responsible for completing Prior Authorizations, managing Prescription Assistance Program applications, and utilizing available resources.

• Tracking and interpreting patient data and quality metrics for clinic use.

• Maintain proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems, including documenting and appropriately billing patient encounters.

• Maintain proficiency in pharmacy resident and student preceptor roles and actively emulate education/mentorship skills.

• Develop student, resident and staff training experiences/competences and create new relationships for teaching and training opportunities.

• Understand regulatory requirements and standards affecting his/her scope of practice.

• Follow established standard word parameters and maintain standard work environments.

• Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

Working Conditions

• Flexibility with the demand of the job.

• Cross-train to work at all Aultman MEDS Clinic locations.

• Subject to frequent changes in duties and priorities throughout the day.

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Addendum

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Never

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Never

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Never

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Never

Lifting over 100 lbs

Never

Forward Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Overhead Reaching

Occasional 10-33%

Standing

Frequent 34-65%

Walking

Frequent 34-65%

Sitting

Frequent 34-65%

Climbing

Never

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 10-33%

Twisting/Turning

Occasional 10-33%

Kneeling/Squatting

Occasional 10-33%

Crawling

Never

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Never

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Never

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Never

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Never

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Never

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Never

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Never

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Never

Carrying over 100 lbs

Never

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Frequent 34-65%

Fine motor coordination

Continuous 66% of the day

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Continuous 66% of the day