Pharmacist - Clinical Anticoagulation Management Services
About The Position
Take the lead in a high-impact, clinical role where you’re at the heart of patient safety and outcomes! As an AMS Pharmacist, you’ll command the front lines of anticoagulation management. Operating under a collaborative practice agreement, you have the autonomy to design, implement, and optimize life-saving therapy regimens for patients across the entire Carle network. You are the ultimate subject matter expert, serving as a critical educator for patients and a trusted consultant for fellow healthcare professionals. From mastering complex bridging protocols to mentoring a dedicated team of pharmacy technicians, you’ll be the driving force behind a gold-standard care program. Step into a role where your clinical expertise meets direct, life-changing patient impact every single day!
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with at least 3 years of experience
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh) | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Strong working knowledge of all aspects of clinical guidelines for anticoagulation
Nice To Haves
- Anticoagulation management experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage warfarin including implementation, monitoring, and peri-procedural bridging protocols.
- Provide high-level Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and patient care to optimize prescribing, administration, and clinical monitoring.
- Facilitate seamless transitions of care, coordinating hospital discharges with inpatient teams and providing pre- and post-procedure guidance.
- Manage high-volume INR reviews and patient encounters; triage abnormal lab results and assess clinical status to determine next steps.
- Counsel patients on therapy adherence, safety considerations, and dosing instructions to improve health outcomes.
- Directly supervise Anticoagulation Management Service (AMS) technicians and support staff to ensure operational excellence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clinical guidelines, order sets, and evidence-based drug therapy protocols.
- Ensure all pharmacy operations align with the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act and relevant government/commercial regulations.
- Screen for drug-drug, drug-diet, and drug-disease state interactions; provide patient-specific dosing recommendations based on renal function, age, and clinical status.
- Serve as a pharmacy representative on various hospital committees and workgroups to drive departmental initiatives.
- Lead the training and orientation of new employees and pharmacy staff.
- Oversee patient communication channels, ensuring timely responses to inquiries, triage needs, and education requests.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
