Clinical Pharmacist_Ambulatory Care

The Clinical Pharmacist_Amb Care provides evidence based pharmaceutical care services to include:

* Pharmacotherapy consults in the form of comprehensive medication management

* Disease management support

* Medication reconciliation

* Assessment of health and pharmacotherapy issues

* Recommendations to support the patient's longitudinal plan of care

As a part of the healthcare team:

* Provides face to face, telephonic, or virtual visit pharmaceutical care services to patients and works to promote appropriate, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy recommendations to improve the quality of our patient's lives.

* Assists patients and physicians with medication profiles and understands the patient formulary coverage to ensure that we find the best medication for the prescribed plan of care.

* Performs medication monitoring, disease state management counseling, and collaborative drug therapy management. Documents all patient encounters and interventions within the electronic medical record (EPIC).

* Assists in the development of patient specific educational materials related to disease conditions.

* Conducts analysis of drug utilization data to identify trends and recommend strategies for reducing the overall drug spend across the continuum of care.

* Communicates with excellent oral and written communication to providers, patients, and other departments within Renown Health.

* Provides clinical background and the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

* Shares working knowledge of Government Pharmacy Programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

* Contributes to quality initiatives and outcomes.

This position coordinates patient care.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Bachelor of Pharmacy or preferably Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Pharmacist licensure in the State of Nevada

Experience:

Three years as a practicing pharmacist is preferred. Knowledge and experience in a medication therapy management program is recommended.

License(s):

Temporary or Current and unrestricted state of Nevada Pharmacy License required.

Certification(s):

Healthcare BLS within the first 90 days of employment is required for all locations.

Preferred: Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) or Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.