Ambulatory Care Pharmacist - Hybrid McCall Primary Care

US-ID-McCall

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Req #: 101254
Type: Full-Time
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St. Luke's Health System

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				Overview:

At St. Luke's, we focus on building a workplace that supports growth, teamwork and balance. Our ambulatory care pharmacists are valued members of the care team, and we work hard to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers. With supportive colleagues, strong leadership and a commitment to patient-centered care, St. Luke's is a great place to work.

St. Luke's is seeking an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist to join our team in a hybrid role supporting our primary care clinics in McCall, Idaho. This position provides full clinical support from a remote setting and requires one day of on-site work in McCall per month for nine months of the year. This role is an important part of the care team and works closely with clinic partners across the region.

The St. Luke's Ambulatory Pharmacy Department includes pharmacists embedded in clinics across the health system in internal medicine, family medicine, endocrinology, anticoagulation, heart failure, lipidology, cystic fibrosis and pediatric specialties.

What you can expect from this role

*  An independent hybi ambulatory pharmacist practice with a broad collaborative practice agreement
*  Management of a full remote clinic schedule, typically 8-12 patient appointments per day, using video and phone visits
*  Coordinating closely with clinic teams to support medication management, answer drug questions and troubleshoot pharmacy issues
*  Building strong partnerships with physicians, advanced practice practitioners, behavioral health providers and care managers
*  Collaboration with clinical pharmacy technicians who support patient access and workflow
*  Opportunities to precept pharmacy students and residents through virtual and on-site experiences
*  Required on-site presence in McCall one day per month (nine months per year) for team connection, clinic integration and community partnership
* Other onsite work up for 40% of work time might be required 

Preferred qualifications for this role

*  Previous experience managing virtual patient panels in an ambulatory or primary care setting
*  Experience with chronic disease management in primary care
*  Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, or a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with strong ambulatory focus, or equivalent ambulatory care experience
*  Board certification (BCPS, BCACP or BCGP) preferred

Responsibilities:

The Pharmacist is responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients and customers of the medical center.

* Review appropriateness of prescribed medication therapy. 

* Provide medication information and consultation to patients, nurses and medical staff. 

* Interpret prescriptions, compound and dispense medications. 

* Supervise and authorize the work of technicians, externs, interns and support staff. 

* Prepare and maintains all necessary records on medication therapy, prescriptions, patient charges, medical records and inventory. 

* Perform cognitive clinical pharmacy services and document findings and actions in accordance with standards of the medical center. 

* Administer medications as appropriate.

* Administer vaccinations as appropriate.

* May assist in the training of technicians, externs, interns, residents and other department staff. 

* Serve as a role model and mentor to technicians, students, residents and new practitioners. 

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Education: Degree from an accredited pharmacy program
* Experience: 0 years' experience
* Licenses/Certifications: Valid Pharmacist License in state of practice AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
			
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