Pharmacist Clinical Coord

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacist Clinical Coordinator oversees clinical functions of pharmacy practice, including functions that extend into operations. The role develops new and manages existing pharmaceutical care activities cost-effectively, serves as a resource for pharmacists and technicians, and provides pharmaceutical care to patients in compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policy. The coordinator ensures safe and effective pharmaceutical care, reviews and dispenses medications, compounds and prepares medications and solutions, and consults with and educates patients or caregivers about medication options. The role assesses medication orders and therapy for accuracy, appropriateness, interactions, and effectiveness, using clinical laboratory or monitoring methods as appropriate. It also supervises and monitors pharmacy technicians, supports inventory and purchasing, performs quality control, maintains appropriate stock, and manages required controlled-drug records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Pharmacy.
Five years of experience, or residency training, or board certification, as specified for pharmacist registration.
Pharmacist (RPH) license/registration.
Advanced expertise in pharmacy care modalities, pharmaceutical calculations, therapies, terminology, drug use, aseptic techniques, standards, medications, and equipment.
Ability to research, evaluate, and disseminate information.
Ability to understand, optimize, and document complex processes.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to use a variety of teaching methods.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
General computer skills, including required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient pharmaceutical care meets standards for safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and customer service.
Compound or admix ingredients appropriately, including IV admixtures, small and large volume solutions, syringes, and irrigation solutions, according to established policies and procedures.
Consult with and educate patients and/or caregivers about possible medications, including alternative sources of drug therapy.
Review medications for accuracy, appropriateness, and interactions, and adjust medications under approved protocols.
Dispense and compound medications according to organizational policy and regulatory guidelines.
Assess prescribers’ medication orders in relation to overall patient therapy, including allergies, rational therapy and contraindications, dose and route, directions for use, duplication, drug interactions, adverse reactions, utilization, and continued appropriateness.
Use clinical laboratory or monitoring methods to assess drug effectiveness, side effects, toxicity, adverse effects, and appropriateness of continuing the current regimen.
Supervise and monitor pharmacy technicians’ non-professional duties, including organizing daily dispensing, IV, or patient-care activities.
Review technicians’ work for compliance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures, and ensure pharmacy stock levels meet patient needs.
Assist with inventory, purchasing, and quality control of drugs and products, and ensure proper charging and crediting of pharmacy product accounts.
Maintain inventory and records on narcotics and other drugs as required by law.