Pharmacist Transition of Care

Trinity Health

3d•$56 - $82

About The Position

Summary The transitions of care (TOC) pharmacist is responsible to ensure that each patient served has a safe and optimized medication management plan at the time of discharge. To effectively optimize the medication management plan for each patient, the TOC pharmacist is expected to integrate themselves onto various care teams. At discharge, the TOC pharmacist will provide each patient with a standardized bundle of pharmacy services to reduce hospital readmission rates and improve patient outcomes. The TOC pharmacist must maintain accurate and up to date outcome data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or PharmD from an ACPE accredited pharmacy school
Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency OR 3 years of work experience
Strong clinical skills to ensure implementation of optimized medication management plans
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate information in a clear and concise manner, employ probing questions, and use of the teach back method
Demonstration of our Core Values
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Implement pharmacy bundle at discharge for at least 8-10 patients daily
Bundle components: Detailed review of discharge medications to ensure no errors are present
If errors or optimizations are identified, intervene with discharging provider
Provide medication discharge counseling to patient and/or caregiver
Provide a follow-up phone call 24-72 hours after discharge to ensure no unforeseen barriers to medication management occurred
When necessary, assist with medication cost concerns through prior authorization, formulary adherence and/or copay assistance
Document completion of all bundle components in EPIC
Complete monthly metrics/reports to track readmission rates for patients who received pharmacist TOC services at discharge and those who did not
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflow and patient outcomes Example: Population health care coordinators, case management
Participate in the transitions of care pharmacy council and multidisciplinary readmission reduction committees where appropriate
Provide formal and informal education to pharmacists and providers on the value of transitions of care services
Identify and advocate for service line growth through bright ideas, completion of targeted continuing education, pharmacy advocacy and escalation of near misses
Adhere to all hospital and department policies
Precept pharmacy residents and pharmacy students