Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Ambulatory Care

Overview

• Full Time
• Monday thru Friday
• Location; Loves Park
• Alpine Clinic

The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will provide comprehensive medication management that optimizes patient

outcomes. This includes pharmacist-managed chronic disease state management, transitions of care communication, and other

direct patient care activities by designing, recommending, monitoring and evaluating patient specific pharmacotherapy. This

individual will collaboratively practice with Primary Care physicians and other clinicians in the development of appropriate patient

care plans, patient education and required patient monitoring and follow-up as necessary

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

physicians, including but not limited to patients with diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, COPD and asthma.

patient's drug therapy plan.

standards for documentation and billing if applicable.

objectives for specialized patient populations

with other healthcare professionals, practitioners, patients and families.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations :

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates

accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies

feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of

service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for

cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes

and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and

actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and

engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work : Embraces

teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops

and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program OR possess a

Bachelor or Master of pharmacy degree with 3 years of pharmacy experience.

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred (or equivalent one year pharmacy experience working in the ambulatory

setting if residency has not been completed)

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Illinois and / or Wisconsin based on practice setting

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification preferred as deemed

appropriate and relevant to the practice.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver ' s License Check and / or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and / or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written / oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates effective use of computers and applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) as appropriate to practice and

communicate effectively.

Exemplifies strong organizational, time management, leadership, conflict management, and change management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients / family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach for supply items.

Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds

Specific vision abilities : Near and far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Works independently under the supervision of the Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

SUPERVISES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to :