Ambulatory Staff Pharmacist

Primary Function

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a 'hands-on" approach to total quality patient care through the delivery of a full continuum of medication management services, to include preparing medications , the provision of pharmacological information, monitoring patient drug therapies and providing adherence support.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities;
• Provide thorough patient consultations on disease state management and medication therapies;
• Determine clinical appropriateness for immunizations; counsel and provide immunizations as indicated;
• Medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring of medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence based therapy as indicated, documenting interventions;
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying prescriptions; care coordination, identifying and resolving insurance related issues, recognizing situations where financial assistance can be applied.
• Understands and works in a manner to support 340B mission and compliance; possess 340B knowledge sufficient to audit a claim and assist in the event of an external audit;
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and local policies and procedures; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.
• Make referrals to other health professionals as necessary;
• Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals;
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications;
• Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards;
• Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implements change;
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives;
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential;
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company;
• Other duties as assigned;

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Required Licensure/Certification: Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.

Years of Experience: Required 5+ years, Preferred 8+ years experience in a specialty or retail pharmacy setting.

Advanced education: Applicant preferred to hold advanced certification (s) such as: Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP), immunization, medication therapy management, diabetic educator, cardiovascular educator, 340B ACE.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Demonstrates a specialized level of knowledge and thorough understanding of the practices/procedures related to:

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with branch departments;
• Knowledge of computerized information systems (knowledge of the EPIC Willow and Cerner software system a plus);
• Knowledge of specialty pharmacy reimbursement: state, federal and commercial;
• Ability to maintain record keeping systems and procedures;
• Knowledge of management principles and practices;
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short range and long range goals;

Demonstrates a working and solid understanding of the practices/ procedures related to:

Analyze information, administer medication accurately, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations, able to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive, quality focused, maniacal attention to detail, highly computer proficient

PLANNING & DECISION MAKING

• Effectively plans work, considering time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments.
• Reviews and assesses information before making decisions and solving problems.
• Completes job responsibilities within required timeframe, according to established schedules or workflow requirements.
• Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.

PATIENT RELATIONS

Maintains quality levels and standards as they relate to providing direct and indirect patient care.

HOSPITAL WIDE STANDARDS

• Conducts all job duties in accordance with established hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of any patient, employee and/or any other sensitive information.
• Works effectively with others; helps others to solve problems; promotes teamwork and cooperation among individuals and/or departments.
• Shows flexibility and willingness to extend self over and above the call of duty.
• Willingly helps others to solve problems.
• Demonstrates ability to satisfy job requirements in situations involving unusual work demands.
• Displays a positive attitude to patients and/or co-workers; sets a good example to others.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Present and on time according to scheduled hours.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.