VITAS Healthcare-posted 2 months ago
Philadelphia, PA
5,001-10,000 employees

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation’s policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments and governmental regulations. This position involves managing clinical pharmacy programs, reviewing patient records, evaluating patient conditions, identifying health problems, developing medication plans, consulting on drug dosages, advising on drug administration, assessing treatment results, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and maintaining accurate documentation.

  • Manage clinical pharmacy programs according to policies and regulations
  • Review records of patients to determine the appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of medication therapy
  • Evaluate patient’s condition to ensure all issues are being treated
  • Identify untreated health problems and make clinical recommendations to clinicians
  • Develop effective medication plans that minimize the risk of adverse side-effects
  • Consult on dosages, conversion strategies, palliative benefit analysis, etc.
  • Advise on the correct administration of drugs
  • Assess the results of pharmaceutical treatments
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care
  • Keep accurate documentation of medication plans and recommendation adherence
  • Perform related duties as required
  • Minimum 3 years of training and practical experience as a hospice/palliative care clinical pharmacist
  • Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical therapy and direct patient care
  • Extensive knowledge of drug administration techniques and alternative routes of administration
  • Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making
  • Background in cost-effectiveness evaluation is a plus
  • Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills within all levels of the organization
  • Ability to navigate within automated systems and proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
  • Ability to work from home or remotely in a quiet, HIPPA-compliant office space
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