Ambulatory Staff Pharmacist

Ambulatory Staff Pharmacist

The Ambulatory Staff Pharmacist provides integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a 'hands-on' approach to total quality patient care through the delivery of a full continuum of medication management services, to include preparing medications, the provision of pharmacological information, monitoring patient drug therapies and providing adherence support.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.
• Requires 5+ years of experience in a specialty or retail pharmacy setting; 8+ years preferred.
• Applicant preferred to hold advanced certification(s) such as: immunization, medication therapy management, diabetic educator, cardiovascular educator, 340B ACE.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with branch departments.
• Knowledge of computerized information systems (knowledge of the EPIC Willow a plus).
• Knowledge of specialty pharmacy reimbursement: state, federal and commercial.
• Ability to maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short range and long range goals.
• Analyze information, administer medication accurately, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations.
• Ability to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills with a constant focus on legal compliance.
• Highly productive, quality focused, high attention to detail, highly computer proficient.

• Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Provide thorough patient consultations on disease state management and medication therapies.
• Determine clinical appropriateness for immunizations; counsel and provide immunizations as indicated.
• Medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring of medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence based therapy as indicated, documenting interventions.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying prescriptions; care coordination, identifying and resolving insurance related issues, recognizing situations where financial assistance can be applied.
• Understands and works in a manner to support 340B mission and compliance; possess 340B knowledge sufficient to audit a claim and assist in the event of an external audit.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and local policies and procedures; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.
• Make referrals to other health professionals as necessary.
• Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals.
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications.
• Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
• Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implements change.
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes.

Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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