Pharmacist I - Ambulatory Care
About The Position
Summary Job Description: Ambulatory Pharmacy Specialist I Full Time I First Shift Hospital Pharmacy I Lexington, KY Department of Pharmacy Services of Baptist Health Lexington provides pharmaceutical services to patients across the continuum of care. These services include, but are not limited to verification of medication orders, drug distribution, sterile product preparation, hazardous drug preparation, and utilization of automated dispensing cabinets. Description: An Ambulatory Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services for ambulatory patients through accurate medication reconciliation; developing patient care plans including the selection, dosing, and monitoring of drug therapy; promoting medication adherence; and educating patients and other health care providers regarding complexities of drug therapy. Partners with providers and clinical staff on integration of the pharmacy team to coordinate care with patients. Communicating with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate exemplary service for new and existing clinic patients. Maintains onsite clinic pharmacy services, operational policies and procedures, clinical pharmacy workflows, and practice expectations. Participates actively in multidisciplinary committees, teams, working groups, and/or task forces related to the care of patients as the pharmacy representative. Educate clinic teams, pharmacy teams, and other professionals through a variety of educational venues including grand rounds and/or focused in-services. Addresses inquiries from clinic staff, providers, patients, and families. Ensures all state and federal regulatory requirements and accreditation standards are met and appropriately documented
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Pharmacy
- One year of experience
- Kentucky Board of Pharmacy License in good standing as applicable to practice site
Responsibilities
- providing clinical pharmacy services for ambulatory patients through accurate medication reconciliation
- developing patient care plans including the selection, dosing, and monitoring of drug therapy
- promoting medication adherence
- educating patients and other health care providers regarding complexities of drug therapy
- Partners with providers and clinical staff on integration of the pharmacy team to coordinate care with patients
- Communicating with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate exemplary service for new and existing clinic patients
- Maintains onsite clinic pharmacy services, operational policies and procedures, clinical pharmacy workflows, and practice expectations
- Participates actively in multidisciplinary committees, teams, working groups, and/or task forces related to the care of patients as the pharmacy representative
- Educate clinic teams, pharmacy teams, and other professionals through a variety of educational venues including grand rounds and/or focused in-services
- Addresses inquiries from clinic staff, providers, patients, and families
- Ensures all state and federal regulatory requirements and accreditation standards are met and appropriately documented
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
