Pharmacist (MTM Clinic)

Griffin Health Services; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health Services is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead Medication Therapy Management services in Derby, CT. The role focuses on comprehensive reviews, patient counseling, and collaborative care with providers to optimize therapy and outcomes.

You will assess drug interactions, monitor laboratory needs, and support patients in managing chronic conditions through action plans and education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) and targeted medication reviews (TMRs).
• Assess medications for appropriate selection, dose, route, frequency, indication, safety, and outcomes.
• 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.
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients and caregivers.
• Promote medication adherence and self-management strategies.
• Educate patients on medication purpose, benefits, adverse effects, monitoring, and lifestyle.
• Support patients in understanding and managing chronic conditions.

Job 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

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