Transitions of Care Pharmacist I

Summary Job Description: Transitions of Care Pharmacist I   Part- Time I   1 st   Shift     Hospital Pharmacy I Corbin, KY    The pharmacy department works to achieve   optimal   medication use and patient outcomes in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Pharmacy   is responsible for   the storage, preparation (including sterile compounding), distribution, and dispensing of medications 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Pharmacy   utilizes   automated dispensing cabinets and barcoding to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. Inpatient pharmacy clinical services involve pharmacists working directly with healthcare teams to   optimize   patient drug therapy by providing drug information and therapeutic monitoring.   Description:   Transitions of care pharmacists   are responsible for   target   interdisciplinary programs and clinical services and ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout BH system.   P articipate in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while supporting comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care in their assigned areas.    S erve as clinical resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. In their role, they may conduct practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice.    Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team   Communicates with   a high level   of skill to interact with physicians, RNs, patients, and other   healthcare providers. Utilizes strong ability to solve problems.   Provides consultations concerning medication therapy daily.    Provides education to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members as requested.   Initiates, documents, and   participates   in department activities that promote positive patient outcomes. These activities may include, but are not limited to: MUE, ADR reporting, resolving drug therapy questions, therapeutic drug monitoring,   identifying   drug interactions and allergies, direct contact with prescribers to clarify major problem orders, and non-formulary drug requests.    Involved with both the admission and discharge medication reconciliation process.   Collaborates with patients, families, and providers to ensure a safe continuation of care from the inpatient to the outpatient side of healthcare.   Provides patients and/or   caregiver   drug therapy and disease state counseling when needed.   Works with retail pharmacy to promote and enhance the Meds to Beds Program.   Clinically reviews and   facilitates   outpatient drug therapy to promote adherence and access   post   discharge .   A id the social workers and case managers in obtaining prior authorizations or medication costs as time   permits .   Serves as a pharmacy specialist for providers, nursing, and other staff on clinically complicated patient cases, investigation of adverse drug events and/or management of drug shortages as needed .     Requirements:   Bachelor’s Degree Pharmacy.    PGY-1 Residency   Completion;   preferred but not   required .    Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing as applicable to practice site .     One year   related work experience.   Benefits:   Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance   Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually    Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave    Bereavement Leave (includes pets)    PTO Sell Back Program    Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)   Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support    Retirement with Company Match   Identity Theft Protection   If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.