Pharmacist, Per-Diem

Overview

Per-Diem Pharmacist — Part-Time On-site

Location:

Springfield, MA 01103, USA

Job Category:
Technician

Requisition Number: PERDI
001106

Salary:
Salary ranges from $56 - $75.26

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Massachusetts License or Training/equivalent experience in Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
• CPR Certification.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable and professional in behavior and appearance.
• Must be flexible to work including Saturdays.

• Perform MTM in-person and telephonic pharmacotherapy consultations to patients and/or prescribers, promoting high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care.
• Complete a comprehensive medication review of prescription and non-prescription medications with emphasis on patient assessment and counseling, safe and effective use of medications, identification of potential drug interactions, and other related activities.
• Complete pharmacotherapy assessment of patient terms such as claims, past medical history, and disease states.
• Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge of chronic disease states and changes in pharmacy practice in adult and geriatric populations; serve as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy.
• Assess patients for medication adherence barriers and develop a plan to maximize adherence to medications.
• Develop a plan of care detailing actions of the patient and/or prescriber based on pharmacotherapy assessment.
• Deliver high quality evidence-based therapeutic recommendations to providers.
• Educate patients on their medications and promote effective medication use.
• Document clinical consultations including the plan of care into internal database.
• Participate in continuing education sessions provided by the department.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, staff development opportunities, and interdepartmental work groups.
• Identify areas for improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies.
• Adhere to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in outpatient pharmacy as needed.