Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of community healthcare? At Legacy Community Health, we're inviting you to be a part of our dedicated team as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Here, you'll have the opportunity to provide direct patient care services, promote health and wellness, and engage in innovative patient visits that truly make a difference. Engage in direct patient care for those with chronic illnesses Promote health and wellness through innovative patient visits Collaborate in transitions of care and patient education classes Be a part of shared visits that enhance patient outcomes At Legacy Community Health, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where you can grow and thrive. Our mission-driven approach focuses on providing exceptional care to our community, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join us in this journey.

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
Computer experience Windows, Microsoft Word & Excel
Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize
Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical care services through direct interactions with patients and providers
Conduct face-to-face or virtual care for chronic disease state medication management
Obtain and summarize comprehensive medical/medication histories for safe and effective care
Reconcile patient medications during ambulatory care clinic visits
Perform physical assessments and triage patients as needed
Document encounters and interventions in the patient electronic medical record
Design, implement, assess, monitor, and document therapeutic plans
Initiate, modify, renew, refill, or discontinue medication therapy
Order labs and tests to determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
Document/report adverse drug events (ADEs) and medication allergies
Ensure compliance with governing regulatory authorities
Review patient profiles for appropriate drug selection and dosage
Provide drug information/education to patients, families, and providers
Assess medication adherence during medication counseling
Set priorities and work independently and cooperatively within and outside the department
Present information clearly and concisely
Serve as preceptor to students and pharmacy residents
Perform other duties as assigned