Clinical Pharmacist- Outpatient Prescription Center, Per Diem at UMass Memorial Health

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

83.26

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Patient Education, Therapeutic Plans, Drug Monitoring, Pharmacokinetics, Adverse Drug Reactions, Compounding, Cost Effective Regimens, Drug Usage Evaluations, Accreditation Activities, Continuing Education, Patient Safety, Research, Collaboration, Documentation, Clinical Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $46.26 - $83.26 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: Mixed 8 hour shifts between 630am to 715p M-F and 845a to 515p on weekends Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 10020 - 3808 Prescription Center University This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services that integrate clinical services, order management, patient/staff education and research. Clinical pharmacists are responsible for improving the patient’s experience, safety, and achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes. This position is responsible to an immediate supervisor/manager. Major Responsibilities: The following key performance areas (Clinical, Operations/Distribution, Financial, Safety and Regulatory, Research and Education) are performed by the clinical pharmacist: Clinical Performance: Provides medication management services in a collaborative manner that consist of the following: Review patient medication history, educate patients on drug therapy, establish desired outcomes, develop/modify therapeutic plans, determine alternatives for achieving outcomes, develop drug monitoring plans, monitor patient outcomes, document medication related issues in electronic health record, interpret laboratory data, review patient medication profiles, monitor pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, monitoring for potential adverse drug – drug, drug-lab, drug-disease state, and drug - food interactions. Maintains and updates a patient profile with demographics (e.g. height and weight), diagnosis, allergies, and current medications. Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interaction. Operations/Distribution Performance Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area. Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, non-sterile and sterile compounding, chemotherapeutic, hazardous, and investigational agents. Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area. Cross-covers in a variety of practice areas within the pharmacy as requested by supervisor. Financial Performance Promotes the use of formulary drugs by converting non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible according to P&T protocol. Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary. Conducts targeted drug program and drug usage evaluations as needed and reports results to Department Managers/ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost effective regimens, drugs, and by reducing waste. Safety and Regulatory Performance Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors. Utilizes drug use reports to identify adverse drug events. Participates in Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory activities such as National Patient Safety Goals and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Plan. Research and Education Performance Precepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students, and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience. Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs and related activities. Prepares educational materials and participates in information sharing activities for the health care community and general public. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree; OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years hospital experience. Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. Preferred: ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended. D. degree with minimum of 1 year of hospital experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services, including reviewing patient medication history and developing therapeutic plans. They are responsible for improving patient experience and safety while achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes.