Pharmacist - Clinical Anticoagulation

Confluence Health

Wenatchee (WA)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 138,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health-Sa

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington state seeks an experienced clinical pharmacist to manage medication therapy and educate patients within the pharmacist scope of practice. You will be part of an integrated care team, coordinating with physicians and other providers to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires licensure in Washington, CPR certification within 90 days, and a strong background in ambulatory or clinical pharmacy with CPT coding proficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy (RPh) required.
PhD - Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Licensed to practice in the state of Washington prior to start date.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
Strong computer skills, ability to work in multiple systems at the same time.

Responsibilities

Monitors medication therapy within the scope of practice as outlined in State law.
Interprets medical records and testing results to adjust therapy per guidelines.
Performs ongoing assessment of patient risk factors and optimizes regimens.
Maintains CPT coding competence and passes compliance audits.
Documents in the EMR, including patient care activities and teaching.
Communicates with patients, families, and other health care providers.
Coordinate follow-up with patients and providers.
Maintain credentialed status via delegated credentialing.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy (RPh).

PhD - Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Salary Range

$63.92 - $100.04

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

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Summary

To perform clinical management for patients on medication therapy within the pharmacist scope of practice as defined in State law (WAC, RCW). The clinical pharmacist will also provide patient and family education and coordinate communication with patients and other healthcare providers regarding medication therapy and the associated disease states. The clinical pharmacist is the medication expert on the integrated care team and acts as a resource to team members. The purpose is it to fulfill the goal of integrated services, providing the highest quality of patient care as a member of the care team.

Position Reports To: Pharmacy Manager

Essential Functions

Monitors medication therapy within the scope of practice as outlined in State law.
In collaboration with the Physician Director or Manager, interprets the information in the medical record and the results of testing (laboratory, vitals, etc.) required for monitoring and adjusts medication therapy in accordance with Confluence Health approved guidelines, CDTA, evidence-based practice and department standards.
Performs ongoing assessment of patient risk factors, indications for therapy, and works for optimization of therapeutic regimens.
Maintains competence in CPT coding and maintains competence by passing regular compliance audits.
Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record, including all patient care activities, patient and family teaching and communication with members of the patient care team.
Communicates with patients, family members, and other health care providers. Serves as a liaison to promote coordinated health care across the continuum.
Coordinate follow-up with patients and other health care providers.
Demonstrate competency and proficiency in essential job functions by maintaining active credentialed status via Confluence Health delegated credentialing through the Medical Staffing Office.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Participates in department driven practices including provider huddles, journal clubs and on-call scheduling. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy (RPh).
PhD - Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Licensed to practice in the state of Washington prior to start date.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).
Strong computer skills, ability to work in multiple systems at the same time.

Desired:

Three years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in the ambulatory setting OR successful completion of a pharmacy practice residency with ambulatory care experience.
One of the following certifications is preferred and will be required within 24 months of exam eligibility: BCPS, BCACP, CACP or equivalent certification.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

Walking - C
Sitting/Standing - C
Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
Climbing - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
Carrying: 25 pounds or less -O
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
Crawling/Kneeling - O
Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
Twisting/Turning - O
Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions

Potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions). Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

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