Clinical Staff Pharmacist - North Country HealthCare AZ

North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Primary Care, Dental, Physical Therapy and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population across 11 communities in Northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an innovative culture. This approach allows us to reach and treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States, and support the mission of the organization. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency Program and our Education Programs supported by the Colorado Plateau. Our employees are stewards of our mission and passionate about supporting our community's health and wellness.

General Description of Position:

As a member of the integrated health care team, the advanced practice pharmacist provides specialized pharmaceutical services to patients and providers to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes for North Country HealthCare. The position facilitates Medication Management of chronic disease states (such as cardiovascular, lung and hepatic diseases as well as renal disorders and others) through medication reconciliation, evaluation of adherence, effectiveness, toxicity and is a resource to providers and members of the care team on issues concerning drug therapy, toxicity of drugs and side effects as well as assisting in appropriate doses. Responsibilities also include coordinating with other NCHC pharmacy technicians and pharmacists and participation in provider and pharmacy student's education. The advanced practice pharmacist may practice in the dispensing services area or clinical pharmacy service area. The ratio of dispensing and clinical services to be delineated by Director of Pharmacy at the time of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct and evaluate medication histories, assess compliance and suggest modifications for optimal drug product selection in order to achieve desired outcomes; instruct patients in correct use of prescribed medications.
• Individualize medication regimens using sound principles and understanding of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination to establish and improve to optimum patient benefit.
• Prevent, detect and resolve medication-related problems. Make evidence-based, patient-centered drug therapy recommendations as part of the Integrated Care Team in a Patient Centered Medical Home Model.
• Effectively verify patient medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy. Provide medication reconciliation and evaluate medication appropriateness and completeness with respect to patient data, including age, height, weight, diagnosis, and other pertinent patient information.
• Utilize clinical pharmacy skills, including contraindication and duplicate therapy checks, in assessing and formulating recommendations to physicians ensuring quality and economical drug therapy.
• Provide concise, applicable, comprehensive and timely responses about medication queries from patients and providers.
• Actively participate in development and implementation of related performance/quality improvement and patient safety activities. Report medication errors and adverse reactions. Participate in clinical guideline development, disease management and drug use programs.
• Support the health care team efforts to provide patient centered care as part of the integrated health care team, educate patients on health maintenance activities and facilitate referral to other integrated services such as behavioral health and dieticians.
• Actively participate in the PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program through continuous quality improvement, precepting residents and other activities as assigned.

Education And Experience:

• Professional degree (J.D., Ph.D., etc.)
• 5 years related experience and/or training.

Required Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Five years of experience in a clinical setting OR completion of an accredited clinical residency program.
• Current Arizona License or eligibility for license required, and Current CPR certificate

Preferred Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Residency Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP) APHA disease state management certifications (MTM, Diabetes, Immunizations) Demonstrated ability to achieve positive patient outcomes in a similar environment Past experience as IPPE/APPE and residency preceptor

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starts on day one, as little as $5 per paycheck
• Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 7 weeks of combined Paid Time Off including sick pay, and federal & floating holidays within the first year, Accrual starts on Day 1
• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Career growth and Professional Development
• No nights or weekends

North Country Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.