Clinical Pharmacist Medication Therapy Management at Penn Medicine

Community Options, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure optimal medication therapy for patients through collaboration with healthcare teams. The role emphasizes conducting medication assessments, engaging patients, and participating in quality initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a Pharmacy degree and a strong commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license required in Pennsylvania.
• Education specialization in Pharmacy.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliation and clinical assessments.
• Engage with patients for care delivery and optimize treatment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Medication reconciliation

Clinical assessments

Patient outreach

Collaboration with healthcare team

Pharmaceutical care

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist Medication Therapy Management at Penn Medicine

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for conducting medication reconciliation and clinical assessments for specialty pharmacy patients to promote positive patient outcomes. The role involves supporting centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, and collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members to deliver optimal medication therapy for a wide range of disease states. Pharmaceutical care services encompass assessing patient needs, tailoring drug therapy and education to age and disease-specific characteristics, adjusting care based on patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent adverse medication events. Responsibilities will also include expanding patient outreach and access through outbound calls educating patients about Penn Medicine Specialty Pharmacy integrated care model.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients onsite within clinics or virtually, perform medication reconciliation on each patient, and review Penn Specialty Pharmacy’s integrated care model
• Review patients' electronic medical records and chart notes to understand their conditions and medication regimens prior to calls. Perform necessary clinical interventions, adhering to the most up-to-date treatment guidelines
• Act as liaison between providers and advocate for patients to ensure optimal care and treatment, promoting positive patient outcomes
• Conduct patient outreach through outbound calls to improve access to care and reduce time to therapy
• Contribute to, participate in, and lead multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives and clinical research within the pharmacy and/or other institutional departments to improve patient care
• Supervise and direct the activities and growth of other pharmacists, residents, technicians, interns, and students
• Perform and support with other clinical duties as needed (e.g., provide concise, applicable and timely responses to drug information requests from health care providers and patients)
• Verify, prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques to ensure positive outcomes of drug therapies and compliance with regulatory requirements and the organization’s policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to medication-use policies and guidelines
  
  

Credentials

• Pharmacist (Required)
• Current RPh License in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure in PA.
  
  

Education Or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Bachelor of Science Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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