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Memorial Healthcare System
Clinical Ambulatory Specialist - Pharmacist - FT - Days - MSS
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What they do
A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
$137,764 / year median in Florida
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Clinical Ambulatory Specialist
- Pharmacist
- FT•Days•MSS Memorial Healthcare System•4.
Licensed Pharmacist Full Job Description Location:
Hollywood, Florida At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing "A-rated" patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.Summary:
Provides specialized care for medication management by reviewing medication regimens and pharmaceutical needs for patients in ambulatory clinical setting.Responsibilities:
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and outcomes research. Educates and counsels patients on medications and explains in detail any and all changes to their regimen. Addresses and resolves potential barriers to patient understanding or medication access and provides patient with a written medication plan. Serves as patient advocate, ensuring that quality care is given. Coordinates a transitions of care medication plan for patients transitioning across the continuum of care. Obtains and reviews medication histories and assists in the medication reconciliation process to assess for potential duplicate therapy, inappropriate dosing, or medication omissions and coordinates the dispensing of medications if necessary. Contributes expertise to multidisciplinary committees/teams in developing protocols/guidelines, pharmacy formulary reviews, and order sets. Serves as a preceptor and resource to pharmacy residents, students and interns. Actively participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of pharmacy residency research projects and/or mentors the resident in the preparation of posters, and or national presentations and or publications. Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and monitors laboratory parameters to ensure optimal therapy in collaboration with prescribers. Communicates directly with prescriber to optimize therapeutic outcomes, resolve patient s medication-related issues, and give recommendations for changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, and objective monitoring parameters. Reviews literature and delivers evidence-based drug information and education to multi-disciplinary team and patients. Serves as subject-matter expert and contributes expertise inter-professional teams. Provides enhanced patient care through detailed counseling on medications, disease states, and adherence. Monitors patients for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing therapeutic outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication. Provides drug information and education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, DISEASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, DRUG INFORMATION AND PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION USE EVALUATION, PATIENT PHARMACEUTICAL CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program:
Pharmacy (Required)Pharmacist License (PS LICENSE)- State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience:
Three (3) years of experience.Other Information:
Must be board or specialty certified, or residency trained in one of the following fields: AAHIVP- American Academy of HIV Pharmacist, CSP
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist, BCOP
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist, BCPS
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, BCACP
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, BCGP
- Board Certified Geriatrics Pharmacist, BCIDP
- Board Certified Infectious Disease Pharmacist.
Additional Education Info:
Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 100% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40% Lifting or Carrying 0- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0
- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Reaching = 80% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 60% Sitting = 80% Squatting = 80% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 60% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing
- Far = 80% Seeing
- Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 80% Biological Hazards
- Respiratory = 40% Biological Hazards
- Skin or Ingestion = 40% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80% Dust = 80% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60% Hazardous Chemicals = 80% Hazardous Medication = 80% Latex = 80% Computer Monitor = 100% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 40% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 60% Moving Mechanical Parts = 80% Needles/Sharp Objects = 80% Potential Electric Shock = 40% Potential for Physical Assault = 40% Radiation = 40% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%