Clinical Pharmacist - Newport RI

Matrix Providers • Newport, RI

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist position at Matrix Providers involves providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families in Newport, RI. The role focuses on assessing and managing drug therapy, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in the last three (3) years as a clinical pharmacist in an ambulatory care setting, or completion of an ASHP accredited Ambulatory Care Residency, or Board Certification as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient responses to drug therapy and plan drug therapy based on physician-established diagnoses.
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests necessary to evaluate drug therapy effects and outcomes.
• Initiate, modify, or discontinue medications for ongoing therapy of chronic disease states in cooperation with the medical staff.
• Monitor and manage pharmacotherapy requiring periodic adjustment due to specific or changing pharmacokinetic characteristics.
• Administer prescription or non-prescription drugs according to established agreements or MTF protocols.
• Assess metabolic needs and order therapeutic enteral or parenteral nutrition products in the inpatient setting.
• Evaluate medical and medication histories for drug-related problems and adjust drug therapy accordingly.
• Consult with other healthcare providers about patient treatment needs or options.
• Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.
• Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing to monitor medication therapy closely.
• Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age-specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients.
• Ensure the accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.
• Provide medication and healthcare related in-service training to clinical staff on new medications and appropriate use of medications.
• Consult with other specialty practitioners to provide optimal patient pharmaceutical care.
• Document significant medication interactions and pharmacy interactions with prescribers.
• Conduct Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting as appropriate.
• Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DUR) as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook).
• 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree