Clinical Pharmacist - Infectious Disease

CHAS Health

121d • $107,300 - $162,301

About The Position

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.

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.
• 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.
• Excellent intrapersonal, patient engagement skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 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

• Experience with process improvement.
• Supervisory experience.

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.
• Identifies and takes specific corrective action for drug-induced problems.
• Monitors patients for appropriateness and response to therapy.
• Administers injectable medications and immunizations.
• Orders and analyzes laboratory and diagnostic test data 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

• Compensation Range: $107,300.00 - $162,301.00

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees