Ambulatory Pharmacist - Diabetes And Weight Management

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT

Location: Diabetes and Weight Management

Shift: 40hr (M-F) hybrid position

Sharing time between the Endocrinology and Weight Management clinics the ambulatory pharmacist will provide comprehensive medication and disease state management activities via collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM), as an integral part of the care team. The expanded scope of practice includes initiating, modifying, discontinuing medications, ordering and evaluating laboratory data, and designing and implementing medication, monitoring, and adherence plans.

Collects and reviews patient medical and medication histories, assess vital signs, facilitate ordering of medical equipment, place referral for patient follow-up in specialty clinics/departments, and facilitate medication access when appropriate to improve continuity of care. Provides disease state and medication education and transition of care services as needed.

Responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.

Works relatively independently, and within the limits of established pharmacy/ambulatory care practice site's policies and procedures, as a member of the patient care team. Directs and coordinates the activities of a pharmacy service area. Supervises all support personnel during an assigned shift, operating within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures, and the regulations of the Board of Registration Pharmacy.

Experience (3-5 years) in an ambulatory care setting preferred. Completion of PGY2 Ambulatory Care/Transitions of Care preferred. Board Certification (BCACP or in a relevant area of clinical practice) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

a. Post graduate residency/fellowship training is preferred.

b. Board Certification by examination in a specialty is preferred

c. Must meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy agreement (if applicable, see appendix)

2.Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license

3.When applicable, for each year of a CDTM agreement, pharmacists MUST complete at least 5 additional contact hours (i.e., total of 25 contact hours yearly) that address areas of practice generally related to the specific collaborative practice agreement. If there is more than one specific area of practice, it is recommended to obtain additional contact hours in each area, however only 25 total contact hours per calendar year are required.

4.If prescriptive practices are included in the collaborative practice agreement:

a. Maintain a current controlled substance registration issued by the Department during the term of the agreement, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94C, §§ 7 and 9 and 105 CMR 700.000: Implementation of M.G.L. c. 94C.

b. Complete pain management training required pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94C, § 18(e) prior to initially obtaining a controlled substance registration and at least biennially thereafter as a condition precedent to renewing his or her pharmacist license

c. Submit an attestation, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, that the pharmacist participates in, or had applied to participate in, MassHealth as either a provider of services or for the limited purpose of ordering and referring services covered by MassHealth, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 24B½.

5.Pharmacist is in good performance standing based upon feedback from internal or external references when applicable.

6.Upon department orientation, and annually thereafter, must complete:

a. Institutional level competency assessments:

i. OSHA/Fire safety

ii. Patient and Workplace Safety

iii. National Patient Safety Goals

iv. Infection control

v. HIPPA

vi. Hand Hygiene

b. Pharmacy Department competency assessments are based upon areas of staffing and may include:

i. Process-specific skills

ii. Clinical skills

iii. Population/age specific Pharmacotherapy

iv. Sterile Products Preparation

v. Aseptic Technique

vi. Emergency response/Code training

7.Must have a Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, if applicable.