SUMMARYUnder general supervision, coordinates clinical pharmacy consulting services in support of long-term care patients and staff by recommending and monitoring patient drug therapy to enhance favorable patient outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:- Coordinates services related to clinical pharmacy practice and assists in long-term staff development related to these activities
- Performs initial consultations; develops and coordinates therapeutic programs with physicians and nursing staff; monitors therapeutic programs and assesses drug therapy outcomes
- Reviews patient diagnosis and drug profiles; consults with physicians regarding unclear orders
- Provides drug information to nursing staff and conducts periodic in-service training on pharmaceutical products and their uses; responds to all related after hour calls in a timely and accurate manner
- Periodically reviews, audits, and compiles pharmaceutical statistical reports and summary data for supported long-term care facilities
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by participating in continuing educating activities and/or professional organizations
- Complies with all HIPAA policies specifically relating to patient confidentiality and release of information; maintains strict confidentiality on all client information; attends staff in-services and training
SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical principles and practices
- Considerable knowledge of Geriatric pharmacy practice
- Considerable knowledge of drugs, their uses and possible adverse drug reactions
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws regulating pharmacy practice and the use of controlled substances
- Must be able to demonstrate typing skills or computer terminal use proficiency
- Ability to communicate to others the types, uses, and potential effects of drugs
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow associates, administrators, patients and families, physicians, and the general public
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :- Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Georgia
