Transition of Care Pharmacist

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

3d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Systems Director of Pharmacy and the
 direction of the Retail Pharmacy Manager/Outpatient Pharmacist In Charge, the
Transitions of Care (TOC)  Pharmacist is responsible for the coordination and
direction of the Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technicians based in the
Outpatient pharmacy. The Transitions of Care Pharmacist alongside technicians
provide services at admission such as, but not
limited to, medication history, and identifying high risk patient populations.
Services provided during the discharge process include, but not limited to,
compliance with guideline driven medication therapy, prior
authorizations, discharge counseling, Meds to Beds services. The Transitions of
Care Pharmacist will work closely with providers, technicians, nursing staff,
case management staff and other pharmacists. The Transitions of Care Pharmacist
will also assist retail pharmacy staff with dispensing and verification of
discharge prescriptions. The Transitions of Care Pharmacist exhibits F.I.R.S.T.
values (Friendliness,Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Requirements

• Must have sufficient experience in community/Retail or hospital Pharmacy to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 Residency training or three (3) years experience as a pharmacist in a community or hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience in precepting pharmacy students and residents is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and direction of Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technicians
• Providing services at admission such as medication history and identifying high risk patient populations
• Providing services during the discharge process including compliance with guideline driven medication therapy, prior authorizations, discharge counseling, and Meds to Beds services
• Working closely with providers, technicians, nursing staff, case management staff and other pharmacists
• Assisting retail pharmacy staff with dispensing and verification of discharge prescriptions

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees