Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Care at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

Mableton, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care, Formulary Management, Anticoagulation Management, Glycemic Management, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medication Management, Clinical Interventions, Drug Information, Precepting, Medication Use Evaluation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistAmbulatory Care is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through clinical services, formulary management, development of policies and procedures, and integrated drug distribution. Individual will be responsible for providing recommendations and/or assuming responsibility for disease-related activities, anticoagulation, or other medication regimens as prescribed by provider. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provide recommendations and/or manage therapy associated with anticoagulation, glycemic management, antimicrobial stewardship, or other medication regimens as prescribed by the provider. a. Document clinical interventions on an ongoing basis. b. Demonstrate a basic understanding of distributive responsibilities including computer functions. c. Assist in investigational drug studies when needed. d. Provide on-call clinical pharmacy services as needed. e. Perform medication management activities as outlined per Wellstar policies. Educational responsibilities a. Develop and provide educational programs/inservices for health care practitioners and patients as required. b. Provide drug information when needed or requested. c. Serve as a preceptor/instructor for students from accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy. d. Serve as a preceptor for the Pharmacy Residency Program (where applicable). e. Assist in developing drug protocols. Participate on assigned Committees a. Participate as a member of the Wellstar Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, as well as other System and facility-specific committees as assigned or as deemed necessary. b. Identify target medications/therapies, develop criteria, and implement data collection for Medication Use Evaluations (MUE) or other ambulatory care-relatedstudies/initiatives. Tabulate and present completed MUE data to the P&T Committee. c. Monitor metrics regarding medication management activities. d. Assist in formulary maintenance by critiquing new entities, comparing medication classes, and developing therapeutic interchanges where applicable. e. Assist in preparing for and maintaining compliance with regulatory agency (e.g., The Joint Commission) standards/requirements. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy is Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Georgia RPH license issued from Board of Pharmacy Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years clinical pharmacy experience or Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Required and Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience in Ambulatory Care or Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Required and Minimum 2 years Experience with anticoagulation, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, COPD Preferred. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

The specialist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including managing medication regimens for anticoagulation and glycemic control. They are also responsible for formulary management, developing drug protocols, and serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.