Clinical Pharmacist (Float)

CHAS Health • Spokane, WA

1d • $107,300 - $162,301 • Hybrid

About The Position

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing pharmaceutical care. This role involves providing drug education and counseling to patients, developing and documenting patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with PCPs and care teams, identifying patient strengths and barriers to pharmacotherapy, and authorizing/changing medications for specific chronic diseases within delegated authority. The Clinical Pharmacist will monitor patients for appropriateness and response to therapy, administer injectable medications and immunizations, order and analyze laboratory data to modify drug therapy, and coordinate with other healthcare professionals for efficient patient flow. They will also utilize registry management tools, notify primary providers of findings, provide transition of care services including medication reconciliation and post-discharge calls, identify opportunities for new care management approaches, and participate in quality improvement projects. The role also includes performing other duties as assigned and supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• RPh or PharmD from accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current valid licensure in the state of Washington and/or Idaho required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting as a clinical pharmacist or residency experience preferred.
• Excellent intrapersonal, patient engagement skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are key requirements.
• Oral and written communications skills required.
• Computer skills required with the ability to document electronically clearly and efficiently.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Valid drivers’ license and insurance required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior non-profit experience preferred.
• Ambulatory Care experience, Board Certification and/or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred.
• Experience with process improvement and supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides drug education and counseling to patients as outlined in department policies and procedures
• Develops, documents, and executes a rational, safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient-centered plan of care with patient’s PCP and members of the care team utilizing national guidelines or established protocol.
• Identifies patient strengths and barriers to pharmacotherapy plan and medication adherence.
• Reviews, authorizes, and changes medications for specified chronic diseases within the delegated prescriptive authority and guidelines under CHAS Health’s state approved Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement:
• Identify and take specific corrective action for drug-induced problems
• Monitor patients for appropriateness and response to therapy
• Administer injectable medications and immunizations
• Order and analyze laboratory and diagnostic test data so as to modify drug therapy and dosing as necessary
• Coordinates with providers, registered nurses, medical assistants and pharmacy staff to prioritize patient care and provide efficient patient flow in the clinic.
• Utilizes registry management tools.
• Notifies primary provider of pertinent/atypical findings through documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Provides effective transition of care needs including, but not limited to, medication reconciliation and completing post-discharge phone calls
• Identifies opportunities for the development of new care management approaches; takes an active role in the development and implementation of quality improvement projects
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level