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McLeod Health · 1 month ago

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Internal Medicine/Oncology

Florence, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

McLeod Health is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1906, consisting of a large medical staff and numerous healthcare facilities. They are seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine/Oncology to optimize medication therapy, provide drug information, and ensure continuity of care for patients.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values

Knowledgeable in medication therapy management

Exhibits clinical and professional skills to positively interact with patients & all members of the healthcare team

Follows institutional medication policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws regarding medications

Works with inpatient and outpatient healthcare team to optimize medication therapy and improve medication accuracy during transitions of care

Accurately interprets medication orders in the computer for transitions of care and drug administration

Contacts the provider in a timely manner when there is a concern about a medication management

Provides drug information, drug therapy recommendations, and education to physicians, nurses, patients, pharmacy staff, residents and students related to transitions in care, chronic disease state management, and internal medicine

Reports adverse drug events and near misses in the medication management process across the continuum of care

Ensures continuity of care through evidenced based methods, including, but not limited to, medication reconciliation, self-management plan, engagement of family and care givers, education and referrals through all phases of patient care

Creates population-based management strategies and processes for medication therapy management that help patients manage their healthcare needs and foster care quality, cost-effectiveness, and patient engagement

Works with interdisciplinary team to develop care plan and address gaps in care

Works closely with patient to understand disease specific related issues or interpret health risk assessment information to ensure patient meets or exceeds goals

Promotes and facilitates improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficient use of resources in order to obtain optimum value for both the patient and reimbursement

Establishes collaborative partnerships with patients to assist them in examining patterns of health care needs, decisions, lifestyle choices, and utilization of resources that affect their health

Participates in organizational committees related to medication therapy management

Reviews appropriate use of selected medications to include optimization of use and cost considerations

Contributes to the continued development of the practice of the profession of pharmacy

Assists with policy and protocol development related to pain management and opioid use disorder

Collects, monitors, and reports data related to opioid medications including, but not limited to, opioid use, opioid-related ADEs, and pain scores

Qualification

Medication therapy managementPharmD degreeCurrent pharmacy licenseBoard Certification in PharmacotherapyCustomer relationsInterdisciplinary teamworkPolicy developmentData monitoring

Required

Current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state of South Carolina, required

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree or PharmD. Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy, required

American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited PGY1

Ability to work independently

Prior Job-related Experience, Preferred

Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy or specialty, preferred

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available!

Company

McLeod Health

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McLeod Health is a hospital network serving.

Founded in 1906

Florence, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mcleodhealth.org/

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