Pharmacist

Griffin Hospital; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead Medication Therapy Management services, conduct CMRs and TMRs, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize therapy.

You will evaluate patient-specific factors, provide counseling, monitor chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and support transitions of care with individualized action plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) and targeted medication reviews (TMRs)
• Assess medication regimens for appropriate medication selection, dose, route, frequency, and indication
• Evaluate therapeutic effectiveness and safety concerns
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems
• Develop individualized medication action plans
• Communicate recommendations to providers and healthcare teams and follow up on outcomes

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) and targeted medication reviews (TMRs)
• Assess medication regimens for:
• Appropriate medication selection
• Appropriate route
• Appropriate frequency
• Appropriate indication
• Therapeutic effectiveness
• Safety concerns
• Patient adherence and barriers
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems
• Develop individualized medication action plans
• Communicate recommendations to providers and healthcare teams
• Follow up on medication changes and clinical outcomes

Job Details

Description

MAIN FUNCTION

Medication Therapy Management Services

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) and targeted medication reviews (TMRs)
• Assess medication regimens for:
• Appropriate medication selection
• Appropriate dose
• Appropriate route
• Appropriate frequency
• Appropriate indication
• Therapeutic effectiveness
• Safety concerns
• Patient adherence and barriers
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems
• Develop individualized medication action plans
• Communicate recommendations to providers and healthcare teams
• Follow up on medication changes and clinical outcomes

Clinical Pharmacist Assessment

Evaluate Patient-specific Factors Including

• Drug-drug interactions
• Drug-disease interactions
• Allergies and intolerances
• Renal function considerations
• Hepatic function considerations
• Laboratory monitoring needs
• Contraindications and precautions
• Duplicate therapy
• Medication affordability and access barriers

Patient Care & Education

• Provide medication counseling and education to patients and caregivers
• Promote medication adherence and self-management strategies
• Educate patients regarding:
• Medication purpose
• Expected benefits
• Potential adverse effects
• Monitoring requirements
• Lifestyle modifications
• Support patients in understanding and managing chronic conditions

Chronic Disease Management Support

Provide Pharmacist-led Interventions And Monitoring For Conditions Such As

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Anticoagulation therapy
• Asthma/COPD
• Heart failure
• Other chronic disease states as identified by clinic needs