Job Information
Providence Clinical Pharmacist in Mission Hills, California
Description
Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the ambulatory care clinical pharmacist works collaboratively with medical group physicians and allied health providers, staff, operations and leadership to improve patient outcomes through appropriate medication and disease management (including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anticoagulation). Provides coordinated, comprehensive, high-quality care to Facey patients. Responsible for the evaluation, interpretation and management of patient's medication therapies to improve the quality and outcomes of healthcare provided. Supports clinicians and other health care providers through interdisciplinary team in-service education, collaborative drug therapy management services and medication conversion programs to ensure that the use of pharmaceutical agents are rational and cost-effective. Guides department staff for optimal delivery of department services and precepts Pharmacy students as assigned.
Direct Patient Care/Population Health:
Performance Criteria
Responsible for providing collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) in designated Facey services in-person, telephonically, and by telehealth.
Performs pharmaceutical assessment and reassessment of patient medication regimen including reconciliation and adherence to patients in the ambulatory setting.
Acts as a consultative resource to physicians and other members of the health care team to assess patient’s medications for interactions, duplications, contraindications, potential formulary coverage issues, and cost effective alternatives, and makes recommendations to the prescribing provider.
Coordinates the pharmaceutical care of patients including the initial pharmaceutical assessment and reassessments of ambulatory patients.
Develops appropriate care plans that are tailored to the patient’s needs. Upon request, executes these care plans through comprehensive patient monitoring and documents changes in the patient’s therapy or condition in the electronic medical record.
Analyzes lab results and other clinical data and provides appropriate clinical monitoring. Orders appropriate laboratory tests necessary for monitoring outcomes of medication therapy according to established protocols or in consultation with the primary care physician.
Partners collaboratively with the care team to enhance patient care delivery
Supports advancement and growth of Pharmacy programs by applying innovative medication management models
Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by patient’s PCP or other health care professional.
Assists in the teaching of health care providers, patients and their family members/caregivers about the patient’s medications, directions for use, and other information as deemed necessary. Identifies barriers to patient compliance and assists patient in overcoming barriers.
Utilizes pharmacy data, registries and other reports to develop and implement strategies to improve patient pharmacotherapy regimens.
Implements and monitors drug conversion programs and drug savings programs
Participates in the quality assurance and quality improvement of Pharmacy Programs
Administrative/Leadership/Professionalism:
Performance Criteria
Delivers upon the service expectations of both our patients and fellow staff members by listening to their needs; engaging in positive interactions; and following through on promises made in a thoughtful, efficient, timely and courteous manner so that their total outcome is better than expected.
Respects the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of patients.
Works in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards. Reports any unsafe conditions to their supervisor and/or the safety hotline.
Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Facey’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer.
Demonstrates a proactive attitude and seeks to remedy situations before an accident or mistake is made. Maintains good rapport by interacting during conflict or in difficult situations in a manner that facilitates constructive resolution
Establishes effective working relationships with Facey physicians and staff for the provision of high quality pharmaceutical care to ambulatory patients.
Participates in Facey’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T); and other committees or meetings relevant to the functions of pharmacy services.
Uses, protects, and discloses Facey’s patients protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Educator/Preceptor:
Performance Criteria
Provides education to Facey providers, staff and patients in written and verbal formats that include formal and informal presentations.
Assists in clinical instruction and supervision of medical assistants, certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and others as required.
Participates in collaborative disease state education programs to improve the quality and outcomes to our patients
Serves as a drug information resource to Facey
Participates in company-wide in-services and clinician presentations including CME supported activities.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Standards of Performance:
Mission & Values:Actively supports and incorporates the mission and core values into daily activities. Treats all others with respect and demonstrates excellence, justice and compassion in daily work and relationships with others.
Service Commitment:Demonstrates competency by placing a high priority on service to everyone encountered. Consistently shows the characteristic of service excellence.
Team Member:Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, constructive interpersonal relationships, and by understanding and practicing the principles of effective teamwork.
Confidentiality/Privacy:Protects confidential/private information related to patients, members, employees, and others.
Environment of Care/Infection Control/Safety:Consistently demonstrates and incorporates principles of safety and infection control into daily activities as outlined in Environment of Care, Infection Control, and Exposure Control manuals and department safety policies/procedures. Consistently uses personal protective equipment as required and takes appropriate precautions whenever there is potential for contact with blood, body fluids, chemicals and/or other hazardous materials. Maintains knowledge of work-appropriate aspects of environment of care programs complies with policies and reports unsafe conditions. Successfully completes Environment of Care modules in the required timeframes and participates in fire drills and emergency exercises. May label, transport and store hazardous waste as described in annual training.
Attendance and Punctuality:Demonstrates performance by adhering to established policies and procedure and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
Respect for Diversity:Demonstrates competency by knowing and applying the principles of an inclusive work environment. Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-report or behavior, and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy.
PharmD.
California Pharmacist Registered upon hire.
Three (3) years experience with direct patient contact in acute or ambulatory care setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Residency in ambulatory or managed care programs.
Chronic disease state knowledge base and related pharmaceutical counseling and/or motivational interviewing experience.
EHR experience (interpreting and inputting data).
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the Team
Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.
PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 311803
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7520 QUALITY REVENUE ENHANCEMENT ACO MIPS P4P CA HERITAGE SERVICES
Address: CA Mission Hills 11165 N Sepulveda Blvd
Work Location: Facey Sepulveda Annex-Mission Hills
Pay Range: $70.64 - $113.70
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.