Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Cobb Medical Center Transitions of Care

Wellstar Health System • Austell, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist - Transitions of Care is responsible for providing comprehensive medication management services, primarily to patients at high risk for readmission. This role involves clinical services, patient and provider education, development of policies and procedures, and facilitation of drug distribution. The individual will provide recommendations and assist in ensuring safe medication use during a patient's transition of care, such as discharge from the hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred
• RPH - Reg Pharmacist Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCACP, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Pharmacist registration in state of Georgia within 180 Days Required
• Minimum 3 years clinical pharmacy experience or PGY1 Pharmacy Residency completion

Nice To Haves

• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) certification is Preferred
• Experience with ambulatory care or retail pharmacy is Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations on discharge medication reconciliation and/or perform Medication Therapy Management, in conjunction with the provider.
• Document clinical interventions on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of distributive responsibilities, including computer functions.
• Clarify medications upon admission and discharge, as needed.
• Optimize medication selection to improve medication access post-discharge.
• Counsel patients on their discharge medications/perform MTM services.
• Develop and provide educational programs/inservices for health care practitioners and patients as required.
• Provide drug information when needed or requested.
• Serve as a preceptor/instructor for students from accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy.
• Serve as a preceptor for the Pharmacy Residency Program (where applicable).
• Participate on assigned committees and advance hospital initiatives, as needed.
• Participate as a member of the Wellstar Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, as well as other System and facility-specific committees as assigned or as deemed necessary.
• Assist in preparing for and maintaining compliance with regulatory agency (e.g., The Joint Commission) standards/requirements.
• Coordinate the dispensing of discharge medications, as needed.
• Monitor metrics related to transitions of care services and develop improvement strategies as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
• We not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

What This Job Offers

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