Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Ambulatory

at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Full-time / 1.0 FTE / 40 hours biweekly
Day shift, Monday - Friday
Flexible scheduling options
Position is embedded in the Mulford Clinic Internal Medicine department
Works closley with medical residents and providers
Scope is expanded by a collaboratve practice agreement
Mercyhealth Mulford - 5970 Churchview Dr. Rockford, IL
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

*Evaluate, monitor, recommend and design patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens, in collaboration with primary care
physicians, including but not limited to patients with diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, COPD and asthma.
*Provide drug-therapy related education and training to team members
*Demonstrate knowledge and communication skills to effectively counsel patients and respond to patient questions.
*Coordinate and evaluate appropriate laboratory tests and utilize physical assessment skills necessary to monitor and support the
patient's drug therapy plan.
*Appropriately documents directly in the patient's chart any medication-related assessment and plan of care that follow acceptable
standards for documentation and billing if applicable.
*Identify drug therapy strategies that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs
*Precept pharmacy students as needed.
*Participate in committees and meetings to facilitate improvement of patient care and development of goals, programs and
objectives for specialized patient populations
*Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, establish and maintain effective working relationships
with other healthcare professionals, practitioners, patients and families.
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/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.
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
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.

EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.