Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist Care New England Health System - 3.3 Pawtucket, RI Job Details Full-time $63 - $77 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Registered Pharmacist (RPh) Licensed Pharmacist (State-Specific)

Licensed Pharmacist Full Job Description Job Summary:

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services within the CNEMG offices and Integra ACO and reports to the Director of Ambulatory and Value Based Pharmacy Practice. The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist is embedded within primary care offices and provides evidence based, patient-centered medication recommendations to optimize medication regimens as part of the interdisciplinary team. Ensures the safe and effective use of medications while promoting high quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Provides patient education and facilitates utilization of other resources to maximize patients' medication therapy success resulting in improved patient outcomes. Serves as the drug information resource for members of the interdisciplinary care team. Provides coordination for patient financial assistance, formulary concerns and works to facilitate care retention.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Functions as the medication expert on the interdisciplinary care team 2. Reconciles and assesses medication regimens for adherence and optimal therapy to achieve desired outcomes 3. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations as part of the interdisciplinary care team 4. Provides medication and disease state management education to patients 5. Practices within established collaborative practice agreement(s) consistent with services delineated within the agreement 6. Participates in the development and/or implementation of quality improvement initiatives. 7. Collaborates with providers and patients to ensure high quality, cost-effective care. 8. Documents all encounters within the electronic health record(s) as well as other platforms as necessary. Communicates appropriately with interdisciplinary care team members. 9. Contributes to achievement of contractual obligations for the ACO including but not limited to comprehensive medication reviews, adherence outreaches, targeted medication conversion initiatives and gaps in care. 10. Actively participates in Pharmacy Committee 11. Develops presentations on quality metric data and pertinent clinical topics and delivers to providers 12. Participates in development of new programs, services and best practices for pharmacy and medical team. 13. Precepts and actively contributes to the development of pharmacy students 14. Assists in the development and maintenance of the PGY1 and PGY2 residency program and pharmacy residents. 15. Actively participates in care retention initiatives. 16. Assists with precepting pharmacy students.

Requirements:

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree with 2 years of professional experience or Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy with 3 years experience. Current RI Pharmacist license is required. PGY-1 Residency or Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification preferred. Medication Therapy Management certificate required within 6 months of hire.

Pay Range:

USD $63.00 - USD $77.00 /

Hourly About Us:

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, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve. : 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.