Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care 1 - Ambulatory Care) - Cooper Green

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care 1 - Ambulatory Care) to provide ambulatory care services at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority. You will collaborate with prescribers under a collaborative practice agreement to optimize medication use and patient outcomes.

The role involves care coordination, diabetes and chronic disease management, patient education, and participation in quality and educational initiatives within an onsite ambulatory clinic

Qualifications

• Active Alabama Pharmacist License.
• ASHP-accredited Ambulatory Care PGY-2 residency or ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency with at least 12 months experience in a direct patient care/disease management role within ambulatory care.
• Current CPR/BLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ASHP-Certified immunizer
• Completion of CGMSHA Credentialing process within 4 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with providers under collaborative practice agreements to manage chronic diseases in ambulatory care.
• Reviews records and analyzes medications for indication, goals, safety, efficacy and cost.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with follow-up schedules.
• Provides patient and caregiver education on diagnoses, treatment and safe medication use.
• Oversees population level prescribing trends and quality measures.
• Supports ambulatory pharmacy programs and educational activities for staff and learners.

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care 1 - Ambulatory Care) - Cooper Green (CGM0001D)

Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care 1 - Ambulatory Care) - Cooper Green - ( CGM0001D )

Description

Cooper Green Mercy strives to be THE choice for health care in our community. We honor this commitment by embracing our core values of:

• Kindness
• Inclusion
• Cleanliness
• Attention to Detail

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for implementing and providing clinical ambulatory pharmacy services at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority (CGMSHA). The clinical pharmacist works collaboratively with prescribers, under collaborative practice agreement, to facilitate optimal patient outcomes regarding safe medication use. Must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates directly with providers and through collaborative practice agreements to facilitate chronic disease state management. Including but not limited to: Transitions of Care, Diabetes Education and Management, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, or other ambulatory care pharmacist-managed clinics that come to fruition.
  • Reviews the medical record using a problem-oriented framework in order to prioritize the medication related needs.
  • Performs a limited physical exam, as applicable. Assesses the appropriateness of current medications with regard to indication, therapeutic goals, effectiveness, safety, and costs.
  • Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan to optimize medication therapy in collaboration with other providers. Identifies patient specific outcomes and goals. Determines the appropriate interval for follow-up.
  • Provides education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding the diagnosis, treatment course, non-pharmacologic interventions, and the safe and appropriate use of prescribed medications. Education strategies will be tailored to the patient's needs in order to facilitate understanding.
• Provides oversight of population level prescribing and pharmaceutical care trends for interventions required by quality measures, cost containment initiatives, or necessary for improved patient care as identified by clinic leadership.
• Serves as a drug information resource for providers regarding appropriate mediation use in the outpatient setting. Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.
• Assists in the development, administration, and improvement of ambulatory pharmacy programs and services.
• Interacts with Clinical Pharmacy Projects Coordinator during the steps of clinical pharmacy service design, implementation, and quality assurance.
• Works laterally with dispensing pharmacists when issues are identified related to medication access.
• Provide guidance and support to affiliated PGY-2 Ambulatory Care pharmacy residents and pharmacy students on rotation at CGMHSA. Models professionalism and pharmacy practice excellence in those interactions.
• Actively engages in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding pharmacy, ambulatory care pharmacy, and healthcare related topics.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Active Alabama Pharmacist License
• Prior to hire date: completion of ASHP-accredited Ambulatory Care PGY-2 residency OR ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency with at least 12 months experience in a direct patient care/disease management role within an ambulatory care setting
• Current CPR/BLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ASHP-Certified immunizer
• Completion of the CGMSHA Credentialing process within 4 months of hire

Preferred:

• Board Certification – Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Ambulatory Care (BCACP)
• Alabama pharmacy preceptor license
• Completion of Teaching Learning Certificate program

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role may require lifting up to 50 lbs.

The work location for this role is onsite.

PAY RANGE

$104,000.00-$169,104.00 annually