Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Legacy Community Health•Pasadena, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Legacy Community Health, we're not just a healthcare organization; we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, you will be at the heart of patient care, offering your expertise to those with chronic illnesses and promoting health and wellness. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to join a team that truly cares. Role Highlights: Provide direct patient care and participate in innovative patient visits. Work Environment Benefits: Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere. Impact and Growth Opportunities: Make a difference in community healthcare, while benefiting from growth opportunities like loan repayment programs. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Mission-Driven: Be part of a mission that focuses on improving community health outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college/university of pharmacy (PharmD or B.S. with equivalent experience).
Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
Valid license from the Board of Pharmacy of the State of Texas.
Certification in Basic Life Support / First Aid / CPR.
Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP).
2+ years of community pharmacy experience.
2+ years of medication adherence counseling experience.
Experience in HIV/AIDs, Geriatrics, and/or Pediatrics.
Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Ambulatory Care, Adult Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, or Pediatrics.
Certification in immunization delivery or smoking cessation.
Computer experience Windows, Microsoft Word & Excel.
Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical care through direct patient interaction and collaborative practice.
Conduct face-to-face or virtual chronic disease medication management.
Obtain and summarize comprehensive medical and medication histories.
Reconcile patient medications during ambulatory care visits.
Perform physical assessments and triage patients as needed.
Document encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record.
Design, implement, and monitor therapeutic plans using effective and economical medications.
Manage medication therapy, including initiation, modification, renewal, and discontinuation.
Order labs and tests to evaluate medication efficacy and toxicity.
Document and report adverse drug events and medication allergies.
Review patient profiles for appropriate drug selection and dosage.
Provide drug information and education to patients, families, and providers.
Assess medication adherence during counseling.
Work independently and collaboratively, setting priorities effectively.
Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents.
Perform other duties as assigned.