Job Overview

Provide comprehensive medication management services within the rheumatology service line including an evaluation of prescribed medications, over the counter drugs, herbal or nutritional products and immunizations for patients to ensure safe, effective utilization that is tailored to the individualized needs of each patient. Work directly with providers, nurses, and other health care professionals to avoid problems associated with medication therapy. Identify and resolve medication therapy problems and accept accountability to achieve established goals of therapy. Documentation within local electronic medical record (EMR) or other MTM software as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medication Therapy Management to patients as outlined in the MTM practice model.
• Ensure all drugs are appropriately indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.
• Obtain histories and apply these along with other patient data in the clinical evaluation.
• Identify, resolve, and prevent medication therapy problems.
• Evaluate the signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and make recommendations and/or modifications of medication therapy utilizing collaborative practice agreements developed and approved by the Fairview MTM program and M Health Fairview system.
• Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy.
• Ensure that the patient understands the specific goals of therapy and that the patient and providers are working to achieve these goals.
• Evaluate and document patient outcomes at each encounter, as required by the MTM practice model.
• Maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
• Actively participate in department planning, goal setting, and implementation of those goals/plans. Actively participate in MTM and clinic meetings.
• Provide an excellent experiential site for pharmacy students and residents by training, mentoring and motivating students and residents as assigned.
• Maintain active preceptor status by MN Board of Pharmacy as required.
• Commitment to applying individual clinical skills in collaborative team environment to achieve patient-specific and program-specific goals.
• Respect the confidentiality of all information, including information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues, and share information only with those who need to know.

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
• PGY1 residency or 3 years of experience as a practicing pharmacist in a clinical setting
• Working knowledge of third party pay plans, as well as indigent patient drug procurement programs, excellent customer service and communication skills, proficient in the English language, ability to manage time and people effectively, good attention to detail, ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Current Minnesota pharmacy license
• Certification in Pharmaceutical Care as approved by Fairview Pharmacy Services Management
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
• Credentialed as MTM pharmacist within system credentialing

Preferred Qualifications

• If working in a specialty clinic, preferred experience with specialty population. Residency with an ambulatory focus
• Ambulatory Pharmacy Board Certification (BCACP), or other accredited board certification

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

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