Clinical Pharmacist

ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for assessing patients, initiate and adjust medications, and monitor and treat disease states across multiple disciplinary fields. EXPECTATIONS Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence. OUR CORE VALUES Inclusion Nurture Service Purposeful Integrity Resilient Engaged

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE – accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree
Current Arizona State Board of Pharmacy License in good standing
Three (3) plus years of experience in a FQHC or similar setting required
PGY1 Residency
Certification to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Health Care Professionals (CPR) and AED
Valid Arizona Driver’s
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Responsibilities

Advise on medication therapies for patients
Ensure therapies are safe, appropriate, and cost-effective
Evaluate and order pertinent laboratory work
Refill, monitor, and adjust medications as needed
Provide education to patients
Discuss adverse effects, disease progression, and potential lifestyle changes during visit
Ensure that patient understands how to appropriately take/use medications
Counsel patients on medications and adverse effects
Clinical consultations with practitioners, recommending therapies and monitoring plans as needed
Address patient concerns
Identify any medical conditions not addressed by primary care team
Refer patient to appropriate available programs
Consult with providers and nursing staff
Medication reconciliation
Medication therapy management
Ensure cost-effective medication is available and in use
Identify and provide resolution for instances where cost-effective medication is available to patients
Education and communication with staff and providers on cost-effective medication and medical therapies when available
Contribute to effective department operations
Document financial impact of clinical activities
Monitor performance
Assist in writing and implementing policies and procedures
Prepare reports as requested
Travel to multiple sites to assist across all Adelante pharmacies
Other duties as requested or assigned
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)
All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.
Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct
All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.