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