Job title: Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Primary Care
Company: Boston Medical Center
Job description: POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator/Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Associate Director and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines will be responsible for providing the highest level of patient and customer care to patients undergoing treatment at the medical center. Clinical Specialist will also be working under the clinical supervision of general internal medicine director. Clinical specialist ensures optimum patient related outcomes for general internal medicine clinic patients by preventing or resolving drug-related issues and optimizing the drug therapy of patients.Provides drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Integrally involved in education of pharmacists, residents and students. Additionally, the Clinical Specialist coordinates clinical projects, assists with formulary coordination and policy revisions, ensures billing compliance and revenue capture and helps to lead other projects as needed.
Serves as a resource and drug expert for all general internal medicine related medications and strives to increase knowledge through research and writing activities.Position: Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Primary CareDepartment: Ambulatory Care SpecialistsSchedule: Full TimeESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:Work in collaborative fashion with all specialty area nurses, fellows, and attendings toward optimizing patient outcomes, with added focus on improving population health activities important to institutional goals and mission.The ambulatory clinical pharmacy specialist will be responsible for providing pharmacotherapy services within the clinic, and evaluate and manage patients with obesity through direct patient care as outlined in the individual’s Scope of Practice. The specialist will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team of Endocrinology physicians, medical residents, nurses, and pharmacy liaisons to optimize and promote rational, safe, evidence-based and cost-effective therapy. The ambulatory clinical pharmacy specialist is responsible for working with patients to identify strengths and barriers and to develop an individualized, patient-centered pharmacotherapy care plan.The primary responsibilities specific to the hospital and the department of pharmacy:Takes an active role in the development and implementation of quality improvement projectsMaintains own professional and specialized competency through continued education.Attends and participates in department staff development conferences or other activities related to staff development.Maintains certification for good clinical practice and human subject protectionAssists with formulary management (e.g., drug monographs, MUEs, medication guidelines)Participate in the up keeping and build of new and existing order sets and operational and clinical efficiencies in EPICIn all activities complies with accreditation, legal and regulatory requirements.Maintains HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information.Adheres to departmental/organizational policies and procedures.Meets hospital-wide standards in the following areas:Conforms to standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.Utilizes hospital’s Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission.Follows established hospital infection control and safety proceduresDevelops goals for each fiscal year based on the institutional scorecard and under the guidance of the ambulatory managerIdentifies opportunities for the development of new care management approachesPrecepts pharmacy residents and students and participates in the orientation and cross-training of pharmacistsPerforms other duties as needed.The primary responsibilities specific to the clinic site (i.e., Obesity Medicine):Monitor patients for appropriateness and response to therapyDocument pertinent findings in the electronic medical recordDevelop, document, and execute a patient-centered plan of care utilizing national guidelines or established local protocolProvide ongoing care for chronic problems as delineated in protocolOrder laboratory studiesAnalyze laboratory and diagnostic test data so as to modify drug therapy and dosing as necessaryIdentify and take specific corrective action for drug-induced problemsNotify provider regarding atypical findingsProvides effective transition of care needs including, but not limited to, medication reconciliation and completing post-discharge phone callsProvides drug education and counseling to patients as outlined in department policies and proceduresProvides in-service education to nurses, physicians and other healthcare practitioners, as needed.(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:Work requires a Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Required: Massachusetts pharmacist license in good standing or obtained prior to startingRequired: Current Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP), or must obtain certification within one year of eligibilityRequired: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Board Certified – Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM), or must obtain certification within one year of eligibilityEXPERIENCE:Requires completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program with ambulatory focus or PGY2 ambulatory care pharmacy residency or equivalent years of experience in ambulatory care.Preferred experience:Ambulatory practiceDirect patient careClinical management of diabetes and weight managementKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy as well as a high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist’s duties and responsibilities.High level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill and focus to ensure the concerted approach to operations.Professional in conduct and appearanceExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaborativelyExcellent written and verbal communicationAble to maintain professional boundariesAbility to work with diverse, safety-net populationSkilled at motivational interviewing, patient engagement and setting patient-centered goalsCreative problem solverAbility to adapt to changes in healthcare delivery at local and systems levelExtensive knowledge of healthcare systems and community resourcesAbility to leverage systems and resources for improved patient outcomesStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting (i.e. MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.)Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Location: Boston, MA
Job date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:17 GMT
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Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Primary Care
