Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist

Meadville Medical Center•Meadville, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical pharmacy services, including drug information, pharmacokinetics, patient education, and participation in multidisciplinary patient care groups within the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and the Cardiology Office. Goals with future plans on expanding services to other clinics. Ensures the accurate and appropriate use of pharmaceuticals for patients of all ages in the hospital within the standards of professional practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Pharmacy.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D).
Current, valid license as a registered pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire.
Familiarization with administrative and functional concepts of drug distribution and control, drug therapy practices, and clinical aspects of oncology pharmacy practice.
Must be able to read and interpret printed or handwritten medication orders.
Familiar with the use of computers, automated dispensing cabinets, laminar flow and biological safety hoods, and other equipment such as pharmaceutical balance, graduates, and mortar and pestle.
Good communication and supervisory skills.
Pharmacist

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1), fellowship, or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.
Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 2 residency (PGY2) in Cardiology and/or Ambulatory Pharmacy.
Board Certification

Responsibilities

Serve as clinical ambulatory pharmacist in the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and Cardiology Office with future plans on expanding to other clinics.
Staffing component at main hospital of every 8th weekend.
Provide comprehensive medication management under collaborative practice agreements specializing in titrating guideline-directed medical therapy, monitoring lab values and vitals, ordering diagnostic tests, and delivering patient education to optimize outcomes and prevent hospital readmissions.
Conduct independent, face-to-face clinic visits and/or telehealth visits by reviewing and adjusting medication lists post-hospital discharge.
Work closely with patients to assess for medication adherence, evaluating any financial barriers, coordinating with medication assistance programs, and addressing any side effects that could be contributing to adherence issues.
Work collaboratively with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, and nursing staff.
Coordinate medication management between internal and external providers.
Precept pharmacy students completing ambulatory pharmacy learning experiences.
Calculate drug doses, including pharmacokinetic dosing.
Review patient drug regimens, interpret clinical data, identify drug interactions or incompatibilities, and consult with prescriber, nurse, or other health care professional as needed.
Participate in the maintenance of the drug formulary, including evaluation of new drugs, suggestions for deletions, review of all drug classes, and therapeutic interchange.
Participate in the maintenance and effective use of drug information resources.
Develop and participate in quality improvement efforts relating to medication management.
Must understand clinical pharmacy in the hospital and outpatient setting, including the ability to provide medication therapy evaluations and recommendations to physicians, other healthcare workers, and patients.
Must be able to calculate drug doses for patients of all ages.
Must be able to interpret lab values and other patient data including age and weight and understand the effect on medication dosing.
Must be able to supervise technicians performing pharmacy tasks.
Must be able to work in a group setting and attend multidisciplinary meetings relating to medication management issues.