Provides patient care through the provision of direct operational and / or clinical patient services. Ensures the safe and appropriate use of medications through the provision of drug information, drug therapy monitoring, distributive and supervisory pharmacy services within the framework of pharmacy departmental policy, standard practices and state / federal laws. This position requires regular communication with prescribers, office staff, patients/caregivers, and a variety of other healthcare and industry professionals. This position must also meet departmental staff development requirements. The pharmacist may participate in departmental or health system committees and the provision of education. The amount of time allocated to operations and clinical services depends upon staffing and overall pharmacy workload.
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
Provides accurate medication order-entry, drug distribution, drug administration, diagnostic testing and patient care.Confirms the appropriateness of drug therapy as it relates to the care of specific, specialized patient populations including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Seeks to minimize turn-around-time for products and services.
Performs all pharmacist duties specific to pharmacy including:
a. Patient Education
b. Patient Care Management
c. Reviews and evaluates prescriptions for safety, appropriateness, and clinical efficacy
d. Completes prior authorizations/appeals for medications using EMR data and/or direct contact with providers
e. Provides initial and ongoing education on medications including associated supportive care
f. Creates and monitors individual care plans for patients
g. Develops/maintains relationships with medical providers and office staff personnel
h. Refers patients to provider, other healthcare professionals, or community resources as needed
i. Participates in pharmacist "on call" program where applicable.
Provides concise, applicable, timely responses to requests for drug information.
Oversees pharmacy support personnel; checks and verifies the accuracy of all tasks performed. May also function as lead or charge pharmacist within the department to monitor workload and workflow.
Completes lab reviews, pharmacy consults and provides clinical services, with appropriate documentation, via the department's initiatives.
Acts as liaison between pharmacy and assigned patient care area solving distribution problems and monitoring drug supplies for proper storage, etc.
Provides experiential education and training for pharmacy technicians, students and new team members.
Represents the department in its collaborative effort to integrate pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's continuum of care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
