Pharmacist - Yankton Medical Clinic | Ambulatory Care
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist provides direct patient care and population health support for patients with chronic and complex medical conditions across multiple ambulatory specialties. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, care coordinators, and other members of the healthcare team, the pharmacist optimizes medication therapy, improves clinical outcomes, enhances patient access to evidence-based treatments, and supports value-based care initiatives. Responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and economical use of medications for patients of all ages. This role involves preparing and dispensing prescriptions, advising healthcare professionals on drug therapies, monitoring patient medication regimens, and conducting patient education on drug use. The Pharmacist collaborates with medical staff to manage patient treatments, ensuring compliance with health system policies and regulatory requirements. Oversees the activities of pharmacy technical staff and interns. Additional responsibilities may include committee involvement, teaching, and participating in clinical research and continuing education to stay current with medical advancements.
Requirements
- Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy
- An active license in the state of practice within 30 Days
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Nice To Haves
- BPS Certification - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)
- Board Certified by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (Refer to staff development plan for specific requirements)
Responsibilities
- Performs and evaluates functions related to pharmacy services such as preparing and dispensing medications.
- Responsible for data collection, adverse drug reaction reporting, drug utilization evaluation, quality assurance audits, and inventory control to ensure safe medication management.
- Interprets, processes, and monitors medication orders issued by providers for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness to provide safe, quality care.
- Monitors medication therapy including routine analysis of patient’s medication therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures, as well as correlating these analyses with other clinicians responsible for the patient’s care to provide a continuum of safe and quality care.
- Provides medication information requested by providers and other healthcare individuals in a timely manner.
- Counsels patients on the proper usage, desired effects and potential adverse effects of medication ensuring patient satisfaction and understanding of medications.
- Mentors students, interns, technicians, and others with developing career plans or professional development.
- Coordinates and oversees work flow with other team members, including other pharmacists, residents, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
- Maintains a working knowledge in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, federal and state laws related to the practice of pharmacy, and organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies for safe medication delivery.
- Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
