Description
Your safety is our top priority. We regularly consult with medical professionals on best practices in COVID-19 prevention to protect our employees. We train our employees on these best practices and regularly clean our sites in accordance with CDC guidelines. Please note: All individuals entering our facilities are required to complete a self-health check, wear a mask and follow all posted guidelines.
With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.
Job Overview
Under general direction of the System Clinical Pharmacy Director, the Clinical Operations Pharmacist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients at the Taunton State Hospital in Taunton, MA, the Corrigan Mental Health Center in Fall River, MA, and the Cape Cod and the Islands Mental Health Center in Pocasset, MA. The Taunton State hospital is a 45-bed facility, and the Corrigan and Pocasset Mental Health Centers are both 15-bed facilities providing mental health services under the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Clinical Operations Pharmacist will spend 1 day per week at the Corrigan and Pocasset facilities, and 3 days per week at the Taunton State Hospital.
Accountabilities
* Deliver direct patient care and medication management services throughout the care continuum.
* Collaborate effectively with numerous healthcare disciplines and on-site pharmacy colleagues during the provision of pharmaceutical care.
* Participate in interdisciplinary care rounds to assist in the creation and modification of pharmacotherapy treatment and monitoring plans.
* Serve as a reliable drug information resource to interpret medication therapy for clinical appropriateness and safety including, but not limited to, treatment indication, dosing, duration of therapy, drug-drug/drug-disease/drug-food interactions, adverse effects, therapeutic duplication, therapeutic alternatives, medication compliance, etc.
* Document patient-specific clinical interventions in the medical record as appropriate, as well as associated cost-savings.
* Send recurring deliverable documents and updates on activities to the System Clinical Pharmacy Director.
* Educate healthcare professionals and patients on pharmacotherapy-related topics to promote evidence-based, patient-centered, cost-effective, and safe utilization of medications.
* Participate actively in interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care, medication safety, and regulatory compliance, including a leadership role in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
* Participate in scholarly activities, site-specific medication projects and performance improvement, medication use evaluations, and financial initiatives to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice.
* Precept PGY1 Pharmacy Residents and Pharmacy Students from local colleges of pharmacy.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree or higher.
* Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
* Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical acute care setting highly preferred.
* Board certification in a specific discipline preferred.
* Experience with the medication formulary process and assessment of appropriate medication use (i.e., P&T, MUEs, etc.)
* Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding pharmacy practice and protected health information.
* Understanding of institutional policies/procedures including standard precautions and infection control and prevention.
* Effective interprofessional and interprofessional communication skills and ability to work in collaborative environments.
* Time management skills and ability to effectively handle concomitant responsibilities.
A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes:
* 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine
* 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements.
Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
