CLINICAL PHARMACIST AMBULATORY - ORRVILLE

Aultman Health System; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation in Orrville, OH is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory to join the MEDS Clinic team. The role focuses on collaborative, patient-centered care, optimizing medication regimens, and working with physicians and patients to address health needs.

Responsibilities include initiating or adjusting medications, providing education, participating in care services, managing prior authorizations, and maintaining proficiency with hospital systems.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Ohio Pharmacist License (RPh) with board certification or eligibility within 1 year.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Residency; minimum 1 year related experience preferred.
• Obtain NPI within 30 days of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification required (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management for diverse patient populations.
• Initiate, adjust, and/or discontinue medications; order and interpret labs; perform limited physical assessments under a collaborative practice agreement.
• Perform point-of-care testing and adjust therapies to achieve targets.
• Educate patients on diseases, medications, devices, and lifestyle.
• Engage in patient care services development and wellness initiatives.
• Manage prior authorizations and Prescription Assistance Program applications.

Skills

Public speaking

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Hospital information systems

Medication ordering systems

Job description

CLINICAL PHARMACIST AMBULATORY - ORRVILLE

Req# 35942

Aultman Health Foundation , ORRVILLE , OH

Aultman Health Foundation

Full Time , Day Shift , 8-430

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist is to work closely with patients and their healthcare providers to address comprehensive health needs through a collaborative, patient-centered approach. The clinical pharmacist optimizes medication regimens through initiation, adjustment, and/or de-prescribing of medications.

Department Summary

The Aultman Health System MEDS Clinics are ambulatory clinics that focus on improving patient care through education and chronic disease state management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from a college or a university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy License (RPh) in the State of Ohio, Board Certification or eligibility within 1 year.
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Residency. Minimum one-year related experience preferred.
• Obtain a personal National Provider Identifier (NPI) within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Department Qualifications

Skills

• Comfortable speaking to large groups and presenting.
• Detail oriented.
• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.

Department Skills

• Maintains proficiency in clinical pharmacy programs and pharmacy operations as applicable to clinical specialty/role.
• Places priority on the delivery of patient-centered care and establishes collaborative pharmacist-patient relationships.
• Provide comprehensive medication management for a wide variety of patients with chronic health conditions.
• Initiate, adjust and/or discontinue medications, order and interpret labs and perform limited physical assessments under a collaborative practice agreement.
• Perform point-of-care testing and adjust therapies to reach therapeutic goals.
• Provide education on disease states, medications, medical devices, and lifestyle.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services.
• Engage in wellness and health promotions, public health initiatives, and patient advocacy.
• Ensure patients have access to affordable medications. Responsible for completing Prior Authorizations, managing Prescription Assistance Program applications, and utilizing available resources.
• Tracking and interpreting patient data and quality metrics for clinic use.
• Maintain proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems, including documenting and appropriately billing patient encounters.
• Maintain proficiency in pharmacy resident and student preceptor roles and actively emulate education/mentorship skills.
• Develop student, resident and staff training experiences/competences and create new relationships for teaching and training opportunities.
• Understand regulatory requirements and standards affecting his/her scope of practice.
• Follow established standard word parameters and maintain standard work environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

Working Conditions

• Flexibility with the demand of the job.
• Cross-train to work at all Aultman MEDS Clinic locations.
• Subject to frequent changes in duties and priorities throughout the day.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.