Clinical Pharmacist: Signature Health

POSITION SUMMARY:

You ensure optimal patient outcomes related to chronic and specialty drug-related disease states. Your tasks include preventing or resolving medication-related issues and optimizing drug therapy. You serve as a resource and drug expert to patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you play an integral role in educating pharmacists, residents, and students. As needed, you may also be involved in coordinating the acquisition and distribution of drug therapy.

ABOUT THIS LOCATION & OUR CLIENT PARTNER
This position will be located on site at our client partner, Signature Healthcare, founded as Brockton Hospital in 1896, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system providing a wide range of services to patients of all ages throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. They are comprised of the award-winning Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 15 ambulatory locations, and the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. At Signature Healthcare, they are transforming how healthcare is delivered by providing integrated care to their patients. They bring together hospitals, healthcare providers, and community medical offices to create a seamless patient experience. This approach improves the quality of care, reduces costs and makes it easier for patients to get the care they need.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Under a scope of practice [Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) or Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM)] collaborate with referring physicians to optimize pharmacotherapy according to standard care guidelines for optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, focusing on managing chronic and specialty drug-related disease states.
• Conduct health and medication histories and perform limited physical examinations as necessary to evaluate medication therapy effectiveness.
• Evaluate patient response to medication therapy based on laboratory values, patient reported outcomes and optimize pharmacotherapy based on clinical assessment of findings.
• Provide disease state and medication education to patients and care team.
• Assist in managing medication-related problems in clinics and act as the drug information resource.
• Serve as a liaison between outpatient pharmacies and clinic staff, aiding in resolving third-party coverage barriers.
• Document patient interactions in the electronic medical record.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and containment programs.
• Participate in adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting programs.
• Represent the department in hospital committees and attend staff development activities.
• Maintain professional competency through continued education.
• Develop fiscal year goals aligned with institutional objectives.
• Support 340b program operations, including patient identification and staff education.
• Assist with prescription intake, filling, or delivery on a limited basis.
• Create and maintain a healthy work environment by fostering communication, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Engage in departmental initiatives and uphold organizational values.
• Adhere to hospital infection control and safety procedures.

EDUCATION:

• A PharmD or bachelor’s degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
•  Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3+ years working as a clinical pharmacist in direct patient care is required.
• Completion of a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care or Specialty Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship) is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• An active Pharmacist licensure (in good standing) to practice pharmacy in the state in which you are applying in or and/or the ability to acquire this at the time of hire is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor’s license by the current state you are applying to within one year of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of work experience in ambulatory care pharmacy setting post PGY1 training or 3+ years post PharmD is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated expertise in medications, drug interactions, medical procedures, therapies, diagnoses, and disease states is essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse stakeholders including hospital staff, patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize duties, and adhere to deadlines.
• Organized work approach with a proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.
• Self-directed with strong self-management abilities; capable of identifying and addressing issues independently.
• Proven track record in process improvement and a keen eye for detail and precision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.

Special Working Conditions (On-call, travel, shift, coverage):

• Minimal travel required for this position.
• Clearway Health Specialty Pharmacies, serving patients in hospitals, health systems, and communities, may require employees at client sites to work on company-recognized holidays.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.