Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - Marshall Health

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides for safe and effective use of medications through comprehensive Medication Therapy Management and consults with members of the healthcare team.
• Works with inpatient clinical pharmacy to provide Transitions of Care services for Internal Medicine patients at discharge until hospital follow-up appointment in clinic. 
• Participates as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home team to assist in achieving excellent Medicare Star measure ratings and other metrics as deemed necessary.
• Manages patients and disease states per Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreement including, but not limited to: Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia.
• Provides clinical consultation to practitioners such as appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives through knowledge of the 340B pharmacy program, obtaining Prior Authorization for specialty medications, and referral of patients to Marshall Pharmacy when appropriate. 
• Provides clear and concise communication with patients, clinicians, and medical providers. 
• Prevents, detects, and resolves medication-related problems and makes appropriate, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations. 
• Counsels patients and caregivers on medication use and disease management, safe administration measures, and side effect management strategies. 
• Teaches, mentors, and precepts pharmacy/medical students and residents. 
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education:  Must hold a valid and current Pharmacist's License in the state of West Virginia or ability to obtain licensure in the state of West Virginia prior to hire date.
Experience:  PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification preferred.  Minimum 2 years experience in clinical ambulatory patient care including management of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia preferred.

Internal applicants must call HR at ext. 11653 to determine eligibility before applying.