Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Company: Kaiser
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

-Job Summary:Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professional, including managing patient drug therapy, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Performs these duties in the clinical areas -assigned.Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.
• Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.
• Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.
• Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.
• Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing.
• Provides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADRs, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.
• Provides patient education related to the individuals disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction.
• Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
• Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.
• Performs drug utilization review, comprehensive medication review, and/or medication reconciliation.
• Operate pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment and software.
• Documents information appropriately in the patients medical record and other computer systems according to policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Supports a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment.
• Performs other duties as required.
• -Basic Qualifications:Experience
• Minimum 1200 hours of experience in the last three years working under a collaborative drug therapy management protocol including initiating, adjusting, discontinuing, and refilling medication in patients with chronic disease states.
• Complete an ASHP accredited PGY-1 clinical pharmacy residency prior to start date in position where at least 50 percent of the experience includes the provision of direct patient care services with interdisciplinary teams.
• If Oncology Specialty, must have at least ONE of the following credentials or experience: Board certification oncology practice (BCOP) OR, Have completed PGY2 in oncology practice OR, a candidate that has completed 1000 hours over last three (3) years in area of sterile compounding oncology pharmacy with direct clinical protocol management; on condition of achieving BCOP within three (3) years of employment OR, a candidate that has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency (within three (3) years), with an oncology pharmacy rotation during the residency year and condition of achieving BCOP within three (3) years of employment
• If HIV Specialty, must have at least ONE of the following credentials: Board certification infectious disease practice (BCIDP) OR, American Academy of HIV Medicine certification (AAHIV) OR, have completed PGY2 in Infectious Disease residency with HIV experience OR, a candidate that has worked 480 hours in HIV patient care under Collaborative Drug Therapy Management protocol within last three (3) years, where HIV activity includes initiating, adjusting, modifying or discontinuing drug therapy of HIV patients; on condition of achieving either BCIDP or AAHIVP certification within three years of employment OR, a candidate who has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency (within the last three (3) years), with HIV pharmacy rotation during residency year; on condition of achieving BCIDP or AAHIVP within three (3) years of employment
• If Renal Specialty, must have four (4) weeks (160 hours) of nephrology practice in the last three (3) years OR, a candidate that has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency (within three (3) years), with a nephrology pharmacy rotation during the residency year
• If Hemophilia Specialty, must have 500 hours of experience managing patients with blood disorders related to hemophilia in the last three (3) years OR, a candidate that has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency (within three (3) years), with a hemophilia pharmacy rotation during the residency year on condition of achieving BCPS, BCACP, or BCCP (within three (3) years)
• If Heart Failure Specialty, must have 160 hours of experience managing patients with heart failure disorders in the last three (3) years OR, a candidate that has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency (within three (3) years), with a heart failure rotation during the residency year on condition of achieving BCPS, BCACP, or BCCP (within three (3) years)
• If Psychiatry Specialty, must be a Graduate of PGY2 in psychiatry specialty in the last three (3) years on condition of achieving BCPP (within three (3) years) OR, a candidate who has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency, with 1000 hours experience in collaborative drug therapy management in patient with Psychiatric disorders (within the past three (3) years) on condition of achieving BCCP (within three (3) years)
• If Transplant Specialty, must be a Graduate of PGY2 in solid organ transplant in the last three (3) years on condition of achieving BCTXP (within three years) OR, a candidate who has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency, with 500 hours experience in collaborative drug therapy management in transplant patients (within the past three (3) years) on condition of achieving BCTXP (within three (3) years)Education
• Degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited (or ACPE candidate status) school of Pharmacy.License, Certification, Registration
• Pharmacist License (California) required at hire
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire -Additional Requirements:
• Knowledge Required:
• Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease state management, age appropriate therapy, and other information as it pertains to medical or pharmaceutical care management plan.
• Knowledge of Federal/State laws/regulations regarding delivery of pharmacy services and the scope of practice of a pharmacist.
• Demonstrated work experience performing aseptic techniques & preparation of sterile IV products & hazardous agents, as required.
• Knowledge of sources of current drug information and medical literature. Skill/Abilities Required:
• Demonstrated ability to extract pertinent information from patient/other sources for a medical management plan.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills at appropriate level.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary patient care team. -Preferred Qualifications:
• A Doctor Doctorate of Pharmacy, Pharm.D.
• Board certification in relevant practice area
• Advanced Practice Pharmacist License
• PGY-2 clinical pharmacy specialty residency or fellowshipPrimaryLocation : California,Bakersfield,Discovery Plaza Medical OfficesHoursPerWeek : 40Shift : DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunWorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PMJob Schedule : Full-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : B10-UPSC-GFPP-United Pharmacists of So CalJob Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : PharmacyDepartment : Discovery Plaza MOB - Clinical Pharm- Primary Care - 0808Travel : Yes, 15 % of the TimeKaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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