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Job Description Summary:
***This is a full-time, day shift position in Ambulatory and Anticoagulation care at Mansfield Hospital. The schedule is 4 10-hr shifts per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. These days are non-negotiable). Residency and/or previous experience is preferred.***
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for evidence-based therapy management and care for patients in the ambulatory setting under collaborative practice agreements (primarily for anticoagulation but likely including other disease states). The pharmacist is responsible for patient-centered education throughout the duration of their therapy, providing appropriate patient instruction and dosing guidance based upon available data and laboratory results, reviewing individualized patient treatment plans, and ensuring patient adherence to medication therapy. The goal is to minimize risks associated with medication therapy through education, monitoring and patient and provider communication. The pharmacist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high quality, and effective drug therapy. Pharmacists will be expected to serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise.
- General Profile - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own
job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex
problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. May lead
projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for
ongoing activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less
experience. Level at which career may stabilize for many years or until
retirement.
- Job Functional Knowledge - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical
knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job
disciplines.
- Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area
integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that
differentiate them in the market.
- Leadership - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead
small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
- Problem Solving - Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on
existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple
sources of information.
- Impact - Impacts a range of patient, operational, project, or service activities
within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and
protocols.
- Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information to others,
including patients and families; works to build consensus.
Responsibilities And Duties:
Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. Committed to high reliability organization principles and demonstrates consistent behaviors to provide the safest and most effective care for all.
Acute Care/Infusion
50% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice. Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions.
20% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in a consulting relationship with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.
10% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries, and providing instruction in their proper use.
10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Ambulatory Care/Population Health
50% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider. Prepares individualized care plan to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes, avoid adverse events, and maximize adherence with therapy instructions. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.
20% - Partners with individuals (patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals) to prevent, manage, and/or slow progression of disease through patient advocacy, wellness and health promotion, triage and referral, patient education, and self-management.
10% - Assist with guideline/policy development and implementation as well as participate in performance improvement initiatives, including those for practice advancement.
10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Retail
50% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals, and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Ensures proper billing procedures.
20% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use.
10% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.
10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Medication Safety, Stewardship, & Utilization
55% - Leads safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with system team. Facilitates and manages activities of various site and system committees and clinical guidance councils. Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use. Utilizing data, published best practice standards, and published events or recommendations, identifies opportunities for proactive change in the medication-use system to improve patient outcomes. Integrates medication improvement initiatives, activities, and changes with clinical and operational department programs and committees. Responsible for ensuring compliance with evidence-based recommendations, national patient safety recommendations, and regulatory standards related to safe and appropriate medication use.
20% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
5% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies in various pharmacy practice settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals, and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice. Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions.
5% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider in a variety of care settings such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.
5% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use in a variety of care settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)OPL - Ohio Pharmacists License - Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Additional Job Description:
BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution and a current Ohio pharmacist license. Completion of a Pharmacy Practice residency or equivalent ambulatory experience.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Independent drug dosing under consult agreement
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
ASHP accredited ambulatory residency. BLS certification. Previous ambulatory experience practicing under collaborative practice agreements.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Anti Coagulation Clinic
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