Description
Date Posted:
December 13, 2021
Department:
Pharmacy Services
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
Every 4th
Job Summary:
Provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients and oversees medication management through the compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications, evaluation of patient medication therapies and outcomes, the performance of medication history evaluations, and providing consultation and education to patients about medications and their use. Provides pharmaceutical care for Home Infusion patients. Practices in accordance with all laws and regulations, following legal standards in all areas including, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
* Reviews medications and patient medication profiles for possible interactions.
* Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness, including dosage, route, frequency, effectiveness, and cost. Checks for medication over/under utilization.
* Conducts medication history reviews, monitoring patient medicine profiles to ensure appropriateness based on factors such as age, indication for use, elimination parameters and other clinically relevant lab results.
* Adheres to formulary management principles, published guidelines, and approved protocols.
* In collaboration with other health care professionals, may manage the home infusion patient care plan.
* Dispenses medications.
* Enters, verifies, compounds and dispenses medications and IV's.
* Verifies accuracy of product preparation, compounding, and labeling to comply with current standards, laws and hospital policy.
* Evaluates compatibilities between medications, IV solutions, and parenteral nutrition.
* May program and maintain pump technology and medication delivery devices.
* May oversee provision of and compatibility of supplies and equipment.
* Provides counseling and consultation.
* Counsels patients on new medication, refills and over-the-counter products as needed.
* Effectively communicates with patients and staff member based on their specific needs.
* Consults with physicians and other health care providers to assist patient with medications. Provides patient-specific consultative services or medication-related information to members of the interdisciplinary care team.
* Provides pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to optimize therapy and maximize patient care and cost efficiencies.
* Documents professional activities, related medication consults, and other patient care activities in the medical record or other pharmacy reporting databases.
* May work collaboratively with Allina Home Care partners, liaisons, nurse care coordinators, and social workers to help facilitate new referrals and admissions.
* Provides medication education and patient care service.
* Provides medication education to patients to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
* Provides medication information and education to healthcare professionals on relevant topics, such as prevalent or problematic issues related to prescribing.
* Makes recommendations to optimize medication therapy.
* Holds self and team members accountable to provide exemplary service to patients, caregivers, nursing and other professional staff. Practices in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, following legal standards in all areas including, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
* Collaborates as part of an Interdisciplinary Care Team-based approach to patient care with physicians, other providers, nurses, and other health professionals to better meet patient needs while improving health care quality.
* Provides direction, support and training to Pharmacy team.
* Provides work direction for Pharmacy team, evaluating and prioritizing workload to ensure processes are performed efficiently. Delegates tasks to technicians and interns, as appropriate.
* Assists in orientation and training for pharmacy staff.
* May precept pharmacy students, interns and residents.
* If applicable by site, promptly responds to and participates in emergent medical situations (e.g. cardiac arrest, stroke, other urgent medical conditions).
* Coordinates with third party vendors, delivery couriers, and all partners that interface with home infusion business.
* Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required or
* Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy required
* Completion of an accredited residency program required and
* pharmacist board certification if employed in a metro setting preferred
* Completion of an accredited residency program preferred and
* pharmacist board certification if employed in a community setting preferred
* Less than 2 years of identified pharmacy experience required or
* 2 to 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred or
* 2 to 5 years home infusion pharmacy experience including therapeutic drug monitoring and IV admixture, and medication compounding preferred
* Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
* Licensed Pharmacist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire
* Pharmacist Board Certification preferred
Leadership Capabilities
* See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.
* I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
* I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
* I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
* I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement
* Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.
* I help my team connect to the broader mission
* I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
* I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
* I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems
* Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.
* I role-model self-care and ongoing development
* I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
* I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
* I candidly advocate for the resources I need
* I support my colleagues in their development and growth
* Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.
* I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
* I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
* I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
* I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
* I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency
* Succeed Together:Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.
* I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
* I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
* I respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
* I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes
Functional Competencies
* Communication Skills: Communicates using persuasion and authority.
* Functional Knowledge: Expertise in his/her discipline and understands these concepts in other disciplines.
* Problem Solving: Assesses circumstances using experience and a variety of information gathered.
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
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