CDTM Pharmacist

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to providing compassionate and quality care in a person-centered environment. As a clinical pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes through therapeutic assessments and collaborative drug management. This innovative healthcare provider is committed to delivering affordable care to all, regardless of background. You will work closely with patients and providers, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and facilitating access to medications. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and making a difference in your community, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive and integrated care network.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays

Vacation Benefits

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid NY State pharmacy license and registration required.
• Certification in Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic assessments and disease management to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient care plans.

Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Collaborative Drug Therapy Management

Patient Education

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Pharmacy License

Certification in CDTM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff . Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The clinical pharmacist provides patients and providers with therapeutic assessments and selected disease management, working with clinical staff, care managers and other clinical staff toward improving patient and practice outcomes.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide care to patients in primary care.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates under defined protocols based upon agreement(s) with Collaborating Provider(s) and in accordance with the policies, procedures and protocols of NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) and New York State (NYS) guidelines

• Know the contents of the NYC H+H Drug Formulary, inclusive of restricted agents and required ordering forms (e.g. the non-formulary drug request form).

• Be familiar with the standards of patient care; understand the medical conditions, treatment goals, treatment drugs & protocols.

• Assists physicians in creating and managing the drug regimens of patients with chronic disease states. This may include, but shall not be limited to, activities such as meeting with patients, adjusting medication dosages in concert with PCP, peak flow monitoring, and performing other services within scope of practice.

• Performs medicine reconciliation assessments as requested the providers and/or case managers to optimize the patient's drug regimen.

• Evaluates clinical laboratory tests related to the drug therapy management for the specific disease or disease state specified within the Protocol and orders such clinical laboratory tests, only if specifically authorized by the protocol and to the extent necessary to discharge their responsibilities under the law.

• Participates in activities related to improving outcomes for targeted disease management initiatives leading to improved health (such as COPD, Asthma, CHF, and Diabetes).

• Maintains accountability for department quality assurance, medication safety, drug use evaluation, adverse drug reaction monitoring, drug information resources, and staffing responsibilities as needed.

• Identifies patient/family gaps in knowledge of diagnosis and or treatment and development interventions with patient/family input to mitigate gaps.

• Documents modifications made to the patient drug therapy in each participating patient's record and notifies other treating providers, as required.

• Provides clinical pharmacy input during the preparation of interdisciplinary care plans for patients, assisting in the selection of the most cost effective, evidence-based regimen for a particular patient; monitor patients for appropriate lab and additional recommended follow-up.

• Orders and/or performs routine patient monitoring functions, as necessary, in drug therapy management including collecting and reviewing patient histories, conducting relevant physical assessments and ordering or checking of patient vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure and respiration, to the extent necessary to discharge responsibilities set forth in the Protocol.

• Monitors patient response to treatment, drug/drug and drug/disease interactions; assess medications prescribed at dosages higher that approved by the FDA for specific indications.

• Provides patient education on self-management and assists patients and providers with medication access issues to ensure understanding of the care plan.

• Work collaboratively and help coordinate activities with the care team to develop the patient care plan, promote adherence to treatment plan and encourage appropriate follow-up for optimal medical management.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice pharmacy; and
2. Must be certified to practice Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) by the New York State
Education Department (NYSED).

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice pharmacy; and

• Must be certified to practice Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

• Must be certified to practice Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

• Extensive knowledge of pharmacy and its related sub-disciplines, formulary development, drug use review, quality assurance, legal, regulatory, and standards of practice.

• Ability to research and analyze the medical literature including drug information, disease states, and clinical practice guidelines.

• Ability to integrate healthcare team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, diplomacy, and professionalism

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

2-3 years

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities