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Position Summary
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The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist is to work closely with patients and their healthcare providers to address comprehensive health needs through a collaborative, patient-centered approach. The clinical pharmacist optimizes medication regimens through initiation, adjustment, and/or de-prescribing of medications.
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Department Summary
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The Aultman Health System MEDS Clinics are ambulatory clinics that focus on improving patient care through education and chronic disease state management.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from a college or a university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
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- Pharmacy License (RPh) in the State of Ohio, Board Certification or eligibility within 1 year.
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- Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Residency. Minimum one-year related experience preferred.
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- Obtain a personal National Provider Identifier (NPI) within 30 days of hire.
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- Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
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Department Qualifications
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Skills
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- Comfortable speaking to large groups and presenting.
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- Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.
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Responsibilities & Expectations
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- Maintains proficiency in clinical pharmacy programs and pharmacy operations as applicable to clinical specialty/role.
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- Places priority on the delivery of patient-centered care and establishes collaborative pharmacist-patient relationships.
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- Provide comprehensive medication management for a wide variety of patients with chronic health conditions.
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- Initiate, adjust and/or discontinue medications, order and interpret labs and perform limited physical assessments under a collaborative practice agreement.
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- Perform point-of-care testing and adjust therapies to reach therapeutic goals.
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- Provide education on disease states, medications, medical devices, and lifestyle.
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- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services.
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- Engage in wellness and health promotions, public health initiatives, and patient advocacy.
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- Ensure patients have access to affordable medications. Responsible for completing Prior Authorizations, managing Prescription Assistance Program applications, and utilizing available resources.
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- Tracking and interpreting patient data and quality metrics for clinic use.
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- Maintain proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems, including documenting and appropriately billing patient encounters.
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- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy resident and student preceptor roles and actively emulate education/mentorship skills.
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- Develop student, resident and staff training experiences/competences and create new relationships for teaching and training opportunities.
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- Understand regulatory requirements and standards affecting his/her scope of practice.
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- Follow established standard word parameters and maintain standard work environments.
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- Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
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Department Responsibilities & Expectations
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Working Conditions
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- Flexibility with the demand of the job.
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- Cross-train to work at all Aultman MEDS Clinic locations.
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- Subject to frequent changes in duties and priorities throughout the day.
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Hazardous Exposure Category
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Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
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Physical Addendum
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Demands
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Frequency
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Remarks
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Lifting 0-10 lbs
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Occasional 10-33%
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Lifting 10-20 lbs
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Occasional 10-33%
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Lifting 20-35 lbs
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Never
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Lifting 35-50 lbs
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Never
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Lifting 50-75 lbs
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Never
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Lifting 75-100 lbs
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Never
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Lifting over 100 lbs
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Never
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Forward Reaching
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Frequent 34-65%
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Overhead Reaching
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Occasional 10-33%
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Standing
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Frequent 34-65%
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Walking
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Frequent 34-65%
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Sitting
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Frequent 34-65%
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Climbing
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Never
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Stairs/Ladder
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Occasional 10-33%
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Bending/Stooping
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Occasional 10-33%
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Twisting/Turning
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Occasional 10-33%
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Kneeling/Squatting
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Occasional 10-33%
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Crawling
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Never
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Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
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Occasional 10-33%
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Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
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Never
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Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
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Never
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Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
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Never
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Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
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Never
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Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
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Never
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Carrying 0-10 lbs
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Occasional 10-33%
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Carrying 10-20 lbs
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Occasional 10-33%
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Carrying 20-35 lbs
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Never
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Carrying 35-50 lbs
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Never
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Carrying 50-100 lbs
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Never
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Carrying over 100 lbs
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Never
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Grasping/repetitive sustained
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Frequent 34-65%
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Fine motor coordination
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Continuous 66% of the day
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Vision: Near/Far/Color
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Continuous 66% of the day
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Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
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Continuous 66% of the day
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