Staff Pharmacist

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Description

The Staff Consultative Pharmacist consults with patients, pharmacies and providers to provide patient care in the form of optimal medication therapy. The Staff Consultative Pharmacist work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Responsibilities

The Staff Consultative Pharmacist advises safe, accurate and timely usage of medications. Designs, implements, evaluates and makes adjustments to medication care plans. Monitors medication therapy and makes adjustments as needed. Works as the medication expert in focused proactive heath campaigns that target improving health outcomes for patients with specific conditions. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Pharmacist Schedule:

Thursday Night: 8:00pm - 8:30am

Friday Night: 8:00pm - 9:00am

Saturday Night: 8:00pm - 9:00am

Sunday Night: 8:00pm - 8:30am

Monday Night: 10:00pm - 8:30am

Tuesday Night: 11:00pm - 8:30am

Wednesday Night: 11:00pm - 8:30pm

Thursday: Off

Friday: Off

Saturday: Off

Sunday: Off

Monday: Off

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: Off

Summary

Assists with handling the needs of hospice patients in the In-Patient Unit setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Able to maintain IPU proficiency to meet the demands of current and potential client expectations.
Builds and accurately maintains patient profiles on the IPU-MAR and other non-Pyxis profiles.
Obtains verbal orders and processes e-prescriptions in order to maintain patient profiles as needed.
Proficient in using Fortis and its various functions to assist with profiling and communicating issues at hand, forwarding non-IPU faxes to the appropriate department and sending faxes via email when necessary.
Verifies/validates fax and profile information and documents interventions per protocol.
Adheres to all IPU and Call Center policies and procedures.
Provides appropriate therapy recommendations based on patient specific information.
Offers most appropriate MUG alternatives when necessary without limiting therapy options for optimal, cost-effective patient care.
Remains available for the medical team to address both urgent and non-urgent IPU needs and provides quality customer service.
Works with Pyxis and Tech Support groups by troubleshooting hardware and communication issues to the correct team.
Able to perform at the established IPU goals without affecting profile accuracy or call quality.
Assists with training and educating staff on the IPU process and protocols when needed.


Required Qualifications


Bachelor's degree
Must have an active license with the Board of Pharmacy in the appropriate state.
Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs
Ability to solve problems and encourage others in collaborative problem solving
Work ethic that is focused, accurate, and highly productive
Proficient with computers
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences


Preferred Qualifications


PharmD
3 plus years' experience in a high volume community or mail order pharmacy practice environment


Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Company info

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