Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist Pharmacist:
Ascension Health

Description
We Are Hiring: Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist (Pharmacotherapy Clinic)
Ascension Via Christi Wichita, Kansas
Full Time, 40 hrs per week

Ascension Via Christi is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist. The individual will focus on establishing a new Pharmacotherapy Clinic and providing pharmacy services in the clinic. The primary focus initially will be in the area of endocrinology, with possible expansion to other disease states in the future based on patient and organizational needs. With an initial focus on improving patient outcomes in endocrinology via the provision of collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) services, the pharmacist will serve as a key member of the healthcare team and work alongside physicians under a collaborative practice agreement (CPA). The pharmacist will help each patient understand their condition and its treatment, insure they have access to their needed medications, and work closely with our outpatient pharmacy. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as knowledge and/or experience in developing and justifying ambulatory care pharmacy services. Involvement in education of physicians, medical residents, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals is a key responsibility. Opportunities for adjunct faculty appointment, precepting PGY1 and PGY2 residents, and the ability to conduct clinical-based research are available and strongly encouraged.
What You Will Do: Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required. Pharmacy residency preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program with ambulatory care content or at least 3 years of practice experience in an ambulatory care (clinic) setting.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency training is strongly desired.
• Previous clinical experience in ambulatory care and/or recent experience in direct patient care activities and pharmacotherapy especially with knowledge/experience with diabetes
• Previous experience with clinic initiation and experience with a 340b program desired
• Current Board Certification in Ambulatory Care or Pharmacotherapy or the willingness to obtain certification in the next 12 months is desired

Why Join Our Team: For more than 125 years, Ascension Via Christi has been providing caregivers rewarding careers. As the largest provider of health services in Kansas, Ascension Via Christi offers competitive pay and benefits, professional and personal training and development and an innovative work environment. We aim to care for our associates so they can focus on providing compassionate, personalized care to our patients, with special attention to those most in need. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension Via Christi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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