Ambulatory Pharmacist | Primary Care Clinic 1287 Burns Way

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Logan Health is looking for a full-time Ambulatory Pharmacist to join their team at one of their Primary Care Clinics located at 1287 Burns Way in Kalispell, MT. This unique role focuses on chronic disease management, patient education, and improving access to care. While there isn't an on-site dispensing pharmacy, the position involves providing patient medication guidance, support, education, and testing via phone and in-person appointments. The role is central to supporting providers and patients with medication-related questions and care decisions, offering personalized education for chronic conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Responsibilities include assisting with medication prior authorizations and financial assistance applications, providing ongoing support for insulin pumps, A1C tracking, and anticoagulation therapy, conducting medication reviews, and offering telephone and in-person support through provider referrals.

Requirements

PharmD from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience required.
Current Montana State Board of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist License required.
Accurate data entry skills, analytical and advanced math skills required.
RQI required and as applicable to assigned area(s): First Responder required for assignment: Clinic, Retail, Behavioral Health, IS and Administration Pharmacists.
ACLS required for all other assigned area(s).
Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times.
Must work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory pharmacy experience is a plus, but not required!
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as an extension of the care team, supporting providers and patients with medication-related questions and care decisions.
Offer personalized education and medication counseling for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
Assist with medication prior authorizations and financial assistance applications to improve medication access.
Provide ongoing support for insulin pumps, A1C tracking, and anticoagulation therapy.
Conduct medication reviews and offer guidance for patients struggling with chronic conditions.
Offer telephone support and in-person appointments via provider referrals.
Answer patient questions and provide guidance regarding medication options.
Evaluates and verifies orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration, and therapeutic redundancy.
Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the appropriate stakeholders as applicable to assigned area(s).
Performs daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring as applicable to assigned area(s).
Documents clinical interventions appropriately in electronic medical record.
Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
Reviews and updates Collaborative Practice Agreements per department protocol for assigned area(s).
Supports and precepts pharmacy students on practice rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assesses and evaluates the medical and drug literature.
Compares and contrasts therapeutic regimens and uses for new or existing drug treatments.
Provides direct and indirect patient care for patients through Collaborative Practice Agreements as applicable to assigned area(s).
Develops and participates in operational and clinical projects as determined by departmental needs and ongoing projects as applicable to assigned area(s).
Performs direct patient care rounding, order verification, discharge counseling, and education of other healthcare professionals as applicable to assigned area(s).
Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students on rotations as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains pharmacy knowledge through continuing education and applies new principles to current practice as needed.
Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to job duties and HIPPA.
Coordinates medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems for the oncology patient populations as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with generous matching
Employer-provided life insurance
Voluntary life and disability insurance options
Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
Employee assistance program (EAP)
FSA
Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank
Employee referral program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more
Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues