Ambulatory Care Pharmacist - Richland and Galesburg

Bronson Healthcare Group•Galesburg, IL

About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provides pharmacist support to BPCP Richland and BPCP Galesburg primary care offices. The role optimizes safe and effective medication use for patients in the ambulatory practice through comprehensive medication reviews, disease state management, patient recruitment for pharmacy services, drug information support, medication cost optimization, education for healthcare professionals, and management activities related to ambulatory services. The pharmacist works under a collaborative practice agreement and collaborates with patients and the primary care team to develop patient-centered, cost-effective, evidence-based care plans. The position also involves medication-profile review and documentation, assessment of laboratory data and patient response, drug utilization review, quality assurance, and maintaining current pharmacy knowledge and continuing education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
PGY1 residency training and/or advanced certification, such as board certification or certified geriatric pharmacist certification.
Licensed pharmacist in good standing with the State of Michigan or eligible for licensure.
Basic word-processing skills and ability to operate hospital programs used in the Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

PGY-2 residency or fellowship training in ambulatory care or a related field.
Board certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct disease state management and comprehensive medication reviews for primary care patients under a collaborative practice agreement.
Develop patient-centered, cost-effective, evidence-based care plans with patients.
Collaborate with physicians, mid-level practitioners, medical assistants, social workers, nurses, and office staff to optimize patient care.
Consult patient drug profiles for allergies, drug interactions, refill status, and pricing.
Provide technical and clinical drug information and troubleshoot issues involving medications, dosages, and contraindications for healthcare professionals and the community.
Record prescription data and update patient profiles with orders, allergic reactions, and diagnoses.
Identify apparent conflicts in patient profiles or drug therapy programs.
Provide pharmacokinetic evaluations and medication dosing when applicable, and monitor patient progress.
Evaluate and act on laboratory data and patient responses.
Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy developments and complete continuing education requirements to maintain registration.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
Answer phone calls and provide general information and appropriate patient data.
Participate in drug utilization reviews and quality assurance activities.
Recruit patients for pharmacy services, optimize medication costs, answer drug information requests, and provide education to other healthcare professionals.