Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for assessing patients, initiate and adjust medications, and monitor and treat disease states across multiple disciplinary fields.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Graduate of an ACPE – accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree

3-5 years of Experience as a Clinical Pharmacist in a FQHC or similar setting required

PGY1 Residency preferred

Current Arizona State Board of Pharmacy License in good standing

Minimum 5 years experience

Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations

Certification to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Health Care Professionals (CPR) and AED

Valid Arizona Driver’s License

POSITION REPONSIBILITIES

Advise on medication therapies for patients

Ensure therapies are safe, appropriate, and cost-effective

Evaluate and order pertinent laboratory work

Refill, monitor, and adjust medications as needed

Provide education to patients

Discuss adverse effects, disease progression, and potential lifestyle changes during visit

Ensure that patient understands how to appropriately take / use medications

Counsel patients on medications and adverse effects

Clinical consultations with practitioners, recommending therapies and monitoring plans as needed

Address patient concerns

Identify any medical conditions not addressed by primary care team

Refer patient to appropriate available programs

Consult with providers and nursing staff

Medication reconciliation

Medication therapy management

Ensure cost-effective medication is available and in use

Identify and provide resolution for instances where cost-effective medication is available to patients

Education and communication with staff and providers on cost-effective medication and medical therapies when available

Contribute to effective department operations

Document financial impact of clinical activities

Monitor performance

Assist in writing and implementing policies and procedures

Prepare reports as requested

Travel to multiple sites to assist across all Adelante pharmacies

Other duties as requested or assigned

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Bilingual (English / Spanish), preferred

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)

All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

Surprise, AZ 85374 (Required) and occasional travel to Goodyear, AZ (85395)

Ability to Relocate :

Surprise, AZ 85374 : Relocate before starting work (Required)