Clinical Pharmacist - Transition of Care

Overview:

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Responsibilities:

Serves all patient populations including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

1. Performs duties of a clinical pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients with complicated medication regimens who are at risk for readmission.
2. Monitors all aspects of medication use related to patients in defined populations at risk for readmission.
3. Conducts post-discharge phone assessments for patients discharged from Transition of Care Program.
4. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key physicians, mid-level providers, case managers and nursing personnel in service area.
5. Participates in quality initiatives including evaluation and analysis of medication use practices.
6. Assists in development of medication use protocols specific to area of practice.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy, OR Master's Degree with completion of a residency in the assigned clinical area or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years previous hospital pharmacy experience.

PREFERRED:

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate year 1 (PGY-1) residency
• Certification by Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is strongly encouraged in the clinical practice specialty – Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP), Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP), etc.

Work Hours:: 8a-430p

Weekend Requirements:: Yes

On-Call Requirements:: No