Northern Light Mercy HospitalDepartment: Physician Practice Central Ops
Position is located: Mercy Wst Falm Primary Cr
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned
Summary:The primary care pharmacist will initiate and develop comprehensive medication management services within the primary care setting. This position is an integral member of the health care team, working collaboratively with other primary care providers, medical assistants, care managers, nurses, social workers and family members to ensure the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare.
Responsibilities:- Manages individual patients and patient populations that have complex and/or multiple medication needs for acute and chronic disease states.
- Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, adherence, and drug interactions.
- Works with the primary care team and specialty providers under a collaborative agreement to assist with disease state management.
- Identifies, prevents and resolves drug related problems including adverse drug reactions and polypharmacy that could lead to adverse outcomes.
- Consults with medical providers on optimal drug therapy and drug therapy management.
- Establish productive, collaborative relationships with other healthcare professionals, focusing upon the attainment of organizational goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
- Reviews medications of discharged patients from regional hospitals or skilled nursing facilities to ensure safety of high-risk populations.
- Provides patients and/or families with focused teaching on safe and effective use of prescribed medication.
- Document all activities in the medical record in accordance with Northern Light Health standards.
- Administers immunizations as needed.
- Participates in projects, workgroups and committees to improve patient outcomes.
- Complies with standards set forth by Northern Light Health and other regulatory bodies.
- Other duties.
Other Information:
- Ability to work autonomously and be directly accountable for practice.
- Ability to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent communication skills; able to deal sensitively with clients' needs.
- Strong computer skills with all components of Microsoft Office and the electronic medical record.
- Self-directed, motivated and capable of supervising support personnel.
- Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Completion of PGY1 Residency Program or 3+ years of clinical pharmacy experience required.
- PGY2 Residency Program, Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification, or 3+ years of ambulatory pharmacy specific clinical experience preferred.
- Pharmacist License in good standing and certification to administer drugs and vaccines in Maine by the Maine Board of Pharmacy required.
- Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire.
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP) preferred.
Competencies and Skills- Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
- Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
- Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
- Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
- Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
- Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
- Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
- Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials- Required Registered Pharmacist
EducationRequired Experience- 2 year/years of Relevant Work Experience
Working Conditions- Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
- Prolonged periods of sitting.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
- Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
- Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
- Potential exposure to noxious odors.
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
- Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
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