Location:

Miramar, Florida

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing “A-rated” patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary:

The Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacy Specialist provides specialized care and clinical support for medication use and medication management by reviewing medication regimens and pharmaceutical needs for patients in ambulatory clinical setting.

Responsibilities:

Serves as a preceptor and resource to pharmacy residents, students and interns. Actively participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of pharmacy residency research projects and/or mentors the resident in the preparation of posters, and or national presentations and or publications.Provides drug information and education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.Contributes expertise to multidisciplinary committees/teams in developing protocols/guidelines, pharmacy formulary reviews, and order sets.Actively participates is scholastic activities. Serves as a preceptor and resource to pharmacy residents, students and interns. Actively participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of pharmacy residency scholastic projects and/or mentor students/resident in the preparation of posters, and or national presentations and or publications.Provides enhanced patient care through detailed counseling on medications, disease states, and adherence. Monitors patients for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing therapeutic outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and monitors laboratory parameters to ensure optimal therapy in collaboration with prescribers. Communicates directly with prescriber to optimize therapeutic outcomes, resolve patient’s medication-related issues, and give recommendations for changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, and objective monitoring parameters.Reviews literature and delivers evidence-based drug information and education to multi-disciplinary team and patients. Serves as subject-matter expert and contributes expertise inter-professional teams.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and outcomes research.Coordinates a transitions of care medication plan for patients transitioning across the continuum of care. Obtains and reviews medication histories and assists in the medication reconciliation process to assess for potential duplicate therapy, inappropriate dosing, or medication omissions and coordinates the dispensing of medications if necessary.Educates and counsels patients on medications and explains in detail any and all changes to their regimen. Addresses and resolves potential barriers to patient understanding or medication access and provides patient with a written medication plan. Serves as patient advocate, ensuring that quality care is given.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, DISEASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, DRUG INFORMATION AND PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION USE EVALUATION, PATIENT PHARMACEUTICAL CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Pharmacy (Required)Pharmacist License (PS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience. Other Information: Must have completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency or three (3) years of experience plus active certification in a relevant clinical area.Preferred certifications include, but are not limited to:AAHIVP – American Academy of HIV Pharmacist, CSP – Certified Specialty Pharmacist, BCOP – Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist, BCPS – Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, BCACP – Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, BCGP – Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, BCIDP – Board Certified Infectious Diseases PharmacistAdditional Education Info: Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 60%
•  Climbing = 40%
•  Keyboard Entry = 100%
•  Kneeling = 40%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Reaching = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 60%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 80%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 60%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
•  Dust = 80%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
•  Hazardous Medication = 80%
•  Latex = 80%
•  Computer Monitor = 100%
•  Domestic Animals = 40%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 40%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 40%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 60%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 40%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
•  Radiation = 40%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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