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6-10 years of experience
Provided clinical and technical information to patients, nurses, and physicians regarding contents, utilization, therapeutic actions, adverse reactions or interactions of drugs.
- Assessed the desired outcome of chosen therapy and intervene when appropriate.
- Implemented and maintained Lead-Time Process for Pharmacy Department resulting in improved percentage rates for policy compliance.
- Conducted In-service training for clinical and support staff on new and updated policies and procedures.
- Assisted in daily management of pharmacy staff.
- Recognized as Employee of the 1st Quarter, 2004.
- Recognized as Employee of the 3rd Quarter, 2000.
0-5 years of experience
Implemented Medical Home Model (MHM). Within MHM, participated in outreach, CDM and chronic opioid management resulting in increased patient satisfaction, quality of care and optimal drug therapy.
- Assisted primary care teams in CDM through effective communication with patients and other care team members to get patients to clinically significant goals.
- Implemented Medicare Medication Therapy Management Program by performing “targeted” and “comprehensive” medication reviews to decrease cost and provide optimal drug therapy for patients.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates and increased patient medication compliance by performing hospital medication reconciliation reviews.
- Interviewed new members for providers and recommended changes to optimize drug therapy.
- Acted as liaison between pharmacy and primary care/specialty departments as well as helping to cover the needs for the pharmacy. These responsibilities include remote computer assistance, production and distribution (front line).
- Supported primary care and specialty teams in meeting or exceeding Medication Use Management and Group Health endorsed clinical quality goals (reduced high risk medication use in the elderly, increased formulary medication use).
- Managed drug shortages or clinical safety issues in collaboration with Pharmacy Manager.
- Educated pharmacy staff, nurses and physicians on current drug information.
6-10 years of experience
Manage and coordinate activities in preparing and dispensing of IV admixtures in compliance with USP 797 guidelines for both adult and pediatric patient populations of the hospital.
- Prepared and dispensed chemotherapeutic agents, TPNs, and specialty pharmaceuticals. Experience with Baxa EM2400 compounder.
- Member, Institutional Review Board, Duke University Medical Center. Primary reviewer of new protocols and renewals spanning a variety of research protocols involving human subjects.
- Member, Formulary and Informatics Committee, Department of Pharmacy.
- Developed and maintained lean inventory system in the division that resulted in 45% reduction in cost of inventory over one year after implementation. The work is accepted for publication in American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised the electronic prescription department and phone operators to improve work-flow and optimize production
- Created and updated clinical charts for staff use
- Mediated a Board of Pharmacy approved technician training program for licensure
- Designed competency examinations for hiring purposes and to keep pharmacy technicians up to date on key pharmacy knowledge
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and insurance companies to improve medication adherence and patient outcomes
- Increased pharmacy profit margins by helping patients switch to therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs
- Verified prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications before dispensing medications to maximize patient safety
0-5 years of experience
Monitored and adjusted medication dosages for patients on CRRT, HD, renal failure, and hepatic failure, working in close collaboration with nephrologists.
- Conducted rounds with physicians in the ICU, presenting medications and recommendations to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with other staff, including neurologists, and infectious disease specialists, to develop dosing based on pharmacokinetics and make adjustments based on levels.
- Worked with medical team in determining best, evidence-based medical treatments for complex infections and disease states.
- Coordinated the Hospital’s central pharmacy, reviewing and profiling medication orders for NICU, well baby nursery, labor and delivery, and ante- and postpartum.
- Recommended alternative therapies when drug-drug or drug-disease interactions existed.
- Provided CE courses for nursing staff, delivered presentations as a member of the diabetic education team, as well as seminars on medications.
0-5 years of experience
Worked on patients who were consulted to our vancomycin and aminoglycoside dosing service.
- Reviewed patients on our antibiotic stewardship service and provided appropriate recommendations.
- Daily review of IV to PO antibiotics as well as renally adjusting medications.
- Provided drug information consultations as requested by physicians as well as other health care team members.
- Staffed Central, Operating room as well as ICU pharmacies. Performed order entry activities as well as supervised technical personnel.
0-5 years of experience
Provided clinical counseling for patients concerning their unique drug therapy regimen
- Clinically evaluated and reported any Adverse Drug Events to pharmaceutical companies or to the Federal Drug Administration
- Provided specialized care for patients diagnosed with complex chronic conditions such as: Cancer, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis and Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Performed quality reviews on all orders sent to Quality Assurance
- Maintain working knowledge of changes in pharmacy practice including laws and drugs
6-10 years of experience
Executed assistance in all aspects of policy and procedure development.
- Supervised and managed entire Pharmacy Operations.
- Tracked results and implemented procedures to reduce cost and increase profit.
- Administered, compounded and dispensed medications for inpatient use.
- Monitored labs daily and communicated effective recommendations to physician staff.
0-5 years of experience
Closely supervised and monitored the overall aspect of pharmacy operations, including budgeting, employee payroll, customer satisfaction evaluation, inventory maintenance, profit and loss statements disclosure, payments reconciliation, and insurance-related interactions.
- Improved drug-inventory management system to reduce waste and eliminate back orders.
- Counseled patients, filled prescriptions, and communicated with health care professionals and insurance companies regarding patient care and proper medication.
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling the entire aspect of drug dispensing. Administered pharmaceutical preparations, controlled substances, and maintained institution’s perpetual inventory in accordance to state and federal regulations.
- Supervised all activities of technicians and ancillary staff.
- Conducted performance reviews and continuous evaluation of technicians and pharmacist.
- Maintained control and security of all drugs. Practiced pharmacy within all applicable legal state and federal laws and requirements
0-5 years of experience
ICU rounding pharmacist
- Routinely communicated with providers to influence the use of formulary medications in compliance with clinical protocols, target drug initiatives and pre-authorized therapeutic substitutions. Documented all clinical interventions using approved forms.
- Prepared and quality-checked IV admixtures and parenteral medications using aseptic technique, and utilizing appropriate precautions when working with cytotoxic drugs.
- Ensured appropriate medication reached the patient in the correct form and dose
- Oversaw and directed pharmacy technician staff
0-5 years of experience
Doctor Computer Ordering system utilized, pharmacist reviewed, modified, verified orders.
- IV drug preparation to include both TPNs and Chemotherapy preparations.
- Controlled drugs maintained thru use of Pyxis C2 safe
- In clinical capacity, dosed TPNs, monitored and dosed aminoglycosides, counseled Congestive Heart Failure patients, reviewed all vent patients and core measure patients.
- Code Blue Response team, daily rounds in ICU and Cardiovascular ICU.
- Supervised/mentored student interns and rotations
6-10 years of experience
- Clinically monitored patients and provided clinical support to physicians supervised education programs for entire pharmacy staff, including 11 pharmacy technicians and 5 staff pharmacists processed prescriptions for inpatient pharmacy.
- Counseled public on prescription and non-prescription medications
- Processing prescriptions rapidly averaging 320 prescriptions daily.
- Assessing physician’s medication orders with respect to the overall patient therapy to evaluate potential adverse drug reactions, improper drug selection, over dosage, medication use without indication etc.
0-5 years of experience
Performed prospective and retrospective drug utilization review.
- Identified and resolved drug related problems.
- Responded to 80+ telephone requests per day and conducted research to reach a decision on requests.
- Issued prior authorization according to established protocols.
0-5 years of experience
Participated in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and communicated follow-up with clinical team
- Prevented, detected and resolved any drug therapy problems and made evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Effectively verified patient medication orders to ensure appropriateness and accuracy
- Appropriately documented all clinical interventions
- Provided concise, comprehensive and timely responses to drug information requests
- Prepared patient pre-admission medication reconciliation reports and offered post-discharge medication counseling.
- Participated in clinical meetings to discuss guideline development and evaluated the impact of newly implemented procedures and policies.
- Provided leadership and oversight for pharmacy technician systems.
- Demonstration high quality and safety in the drug distribution process
- Actively collaborated and demonstrated with pharmacy teams to ensure drug distributions is communicated and delivered safely and effectively.
- Prioritized the level of care based on the critical needs
10+ years of experience
Profiled physician’s orders and verified technicians work for accuracy.
- Coordinated, monitored, and reported adverse drug events, medication errors, and pharmacists’ interventions for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee.
- Provided pharmacokinetic dosing as requested by the medical staff.
- Assisted in the development of pharmacy dosing protocols and pathways.
- Initiated and monitored anticoagulation therapy of select patients.
- Developed educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff.
- Coordinated training programs for pharmacy interns and students.
- Assisted in the preparation and interview process for Joint Commission.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for developing, implementing, measuring, and refining quality improvement projects to address readmissions and HCAHPS scores
- Collaborated with various clinical teams to help develop optimum treatment plan in a general medicine floor
- Educated patients on disease management and current treatments; researched DI questions
- Processed all orders for the 32 bed unit during working hours and worked with provider to correct errors
- Attended code calls
0-5 years of experience
- Reviewed Medicare Part D coverage determinations using clinical resources and guidelines
- Determined cost-effective and appropriate formulary alternatives for non-formulary drugs
- Provided support to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and Medicare patients
- Trained new hires on computer systems and workflow efficiency
0-5 years of experience
- Continuous monitoring of medications for renal dose adjustments, duplicate orders, therapeutic duplications, antimicrobial stewardship and interactions.
- Collaboration with physicians regarding therapeutic recommendations, dosing, frequency, interactions, and laboratory abnormalities.
- Analyze and calculate pharmacokinetic vancomycin and aminoglycoside dosing.
- Monitoring INR and consulting in regards to warfarin dosing and drug interactions. Assessed need for DVT prophylaxis and anticoagulation treatment.
- Discharge counseling and patient education on medications and disease states.
- Preceptor for rotating pharmacy students. Educated and oriented nursing students and staff to pharmacy and participated in student shadowing.
- Performed order entry, answered phone calls, verified intravenous batch cart-fill, and stat orders, managed controlled substances safe inventory and floor stock refills. Oversaw proper disposal of narcotic waste. Performed overnight pharmacy call one to three times per week to answer questions and dispense medications when necessary.
- Research and recommended therapeutic interchanges for P&T and researched and compiled data on adverse drug reactions and subsequent policy changes
0-5 years of experience
- Dispensed and compounded prescriptions, and maintained accurate patient records, dosing and directions information using Script 2000 system.
- Consulted with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications, Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
- Improved drug-inventory management system to reduce waste and eliminate back orders
- Interacted with HMOs and other insurance providers concerning billing/reimbursement issues
0-5 years of experience
Ensured drug distribution process is accurate and safe in accordance with professional and legal standards and practices
- Provided drug information, formulary management, and optimal drug utilization review for the Medical ICU, BMT, Oncology, and Hospitalists services
- Precepted pharmacy students and residents for Internal Medicine rotation
- Delivered didactic presentations to department on how to improve patient satisfactions as part of being an AIDET officer
- Active member of Preceptor Advisory Council, Clinical Quality Team, Antimicrobial Subcommittee of P&T, Residency Advisory Committee, and Clements University Hospital Pharmacy Workflow Pharmacists
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for extensive order entry, kinetics, dosing warfarin, Pyxis, IV additives
- Lowered drug costs through developing a new IV to PO exchanges.
- Developed a vaccine program to monitor post-splenctomy patients with Excel.
- Partnered with Acute Pain Service to add fexofenadine to epidural/PCA protocols.
- Elected by pharmacy staff to serve on Unit Practice Counsel to improve operations.
- Received Safety Award for several life-saving interventions.
- Worked with Radiology to improve TPA ordering form to prevent revenue loss.
- Educator of pharmacist interns and residents.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for medication therapy management during order entry
- Competency in IV medication therapy entry, preparation, and dispensing
- Experienced with renal and pediatric dosing
- Worked closely with cardiology; Our hospital has the only interventional cath
- Researched, developed, and implemented the Admission Medication History Pilot Program. Pharmacists are strategically decentralized on units, including the Emergency Room, to obtain the Best Possible Medication History on Admission from patients. Pilot started in May of 2011 on cardiology, and has expanded hospital-wide to include all inpatient units as of today.
0-5 years of experience
- Trains newly hired network pharmacists to perform medication therapy management and medication adherence for various Medicare providers and employers; trained over 115 pharmacists
- Improves star rating by performing CMR, DUR, and identification of drug therapy problems for MTM eligible patients as per CMS standards; completed in excess of 7000 CMRs
- Supervises pharmacist group with completion rate of over 50,000 CMRs in 2013 and over 100,000 CMRs in 2014
- Proficiently uses Microsoft Office, Google Drive apps, and VOIP
0-5 years of experience
- Performed utilization management (UM) for a state-funded plan’s pharmacy benefit
- Conducted evidence-based, drug information research, including new to market drugs and off-label indications
- As a member of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee, contributed to bi-monthly, multi-disciplinary
6-10 years of experience
Clinically managed patients with complicated drug therapies including Oncology, Hepatitis C, HIV, Transplant, Infectious Disease, Hormonal Replacement Therapy and Fertility
- Maintained current knowledge on all specialty therapies to provide accurate counseling to patients
- Provided outstanding customer service to patients
- Managed prior authorization process to assure patients received their medication in a timely manner
- Managed day to day operations in all Arizona, Ohio, and Texas locations when the Pharmacist in Charge was not present
- Counseled patient’s and collaborated with physicians on hormonal replacement therapy with bio-identical therapies to optimize patients response
- Appointed to Avella’s “RX for Success” committee by the board of executives
- Worked with pharmacy teams in all Arizona locations creating a positive work flow and attitude in the pharmacy
- Responsible for maintaining PCAB accredited compounding pharmacy by double checking compounding formulas, dosing, active and inactive ingredients and all PCAB standards
0-5 years of experience
Daily assessment of all inpatient profiles, pharmacokinetic evaluation of medication levels, promoting and participating in Pharmacist-managed drug therapy (vancomycin, aminoglycosides, warfarin, as well as renally dosing many other medications).
- Patient education (warfarin and other anti-coagulants discharge counseling, as well as any special requests by clinical staff).
- Apply strong communication skills to promptly resolve patient care issues with physicians, nursing staff, and patients on a daily basis.
- Compound and facilitate accurate delivery of IV products.
- Drug information resource for all clinical staff of Hospital.
- Played a key role in 2012 transition to Epic EMR software due to 5 years of previous experience.
6-10 years of experience
- Provided oncology pharmacy services at a renowned cancer center known for its multidisciplinary approach to care
- Verified computerized physician order entry, appropriateness of therapy and proper preparation of antineoplastic regimens
- Gained extensive experience with clinical trials including compliance with investigational protocols, record-keeping requirements, inventory reconciliation, accurate compounding & dispensing
- Assisted during transition from written to computerized physician order entry
- Successfully prepared pharmacy for two Joint Commission surveys including upgrading to USP 797 standards
- Gained working knowledge of 340B Drug Pricing Program
0-5 years of experience
Involved in patient profile drug utilization review for clients on New Jersey State Medicaid and PAAD programs
- Monitored patients using multiple pharmacies for therapeutic duplications and interactions on medications
- Handled coverage issues with regards to diabetic supplies and nutritional formulas (i.e. Sustacal, Ensure)
- Communicated with physicians on resolution of issues relating to drug interactions, duplications, and coverage of medications
0-5 years of experience
- Profiled medications for all units in the hospital, including ICU and Pepin.
- Performed pharmacokinetic dosing of medications in renal and hepatic impaired patients.
- Calculated and prepared chemotherapy solutions – from basic IV bags to highly complex chemotherapy
- Prepared adult and pediatric TPN (hyper-alimentation).
- Contributed to the implementation of new drug protocols and drug trials.
0-5 years of experience
- Reviewed medication history of patients for any previous medications/ herbals/ food supplements and verified with the patients for any inconsistencies
- Reviewed patients’ charts, checked new medication orders and reviewed for clarity and the completeness of medication orders such as vague and incomplete orders
- Screened for any therapeutic drug duplication, drug-drug and drug-food interactions and drug incompatibilities
- Updated and completed accurate drug profiles and provided pertinent information to patients
- Summarized and prepared reports on activities and interventions in the unit being monitored
- Counseled patients upon discharge on their home medications to ensure a better understanding of their prescribed medications
- Provided drug information to medical staff, patients, their relatives and caregivers
- Notified the concerned healthcare provider of any questions, clarifications and recommendations concerning patients’ drug therapy
0-5 years of experience
- Reviewed chemotherapy medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness and processed these orders.
- Performed dose adjustments for intravenous antibiotics.
- Provided drug therapy support during Code Blue and rapid response situations.
0-5 years of experience
Provide outpatient anticoagulation (warfarin/target specific agents) management services to over 2000 patients under the care of VAMC primary care providers. Decrease healthcare expenditures/costs by reducing anticoagulant-associated admissions through anticoagulant monitoring/ dosage adjustment. Review patient medical charts for potential drug-drug/ drug-disease interactions. Conduct patient interviews both at scheduled in-person appointments and via phone to ensure safe medication use and indication.
- Aided in transition of clinic operation from point-of-care to call center (telephonic management)
- Oversee/ manage work-flow of anticoagulation nurses and technicians
- Precept/ mentor student pharmacist candidates and PGY-1 residents
- Establish relationships with and provide consultation to primary care practitioners and healthcare teams
- Improved patient care through the facilitation of removal of inaccurate testing equipment
0-5 years of experience
Employee of pharmacy benefit manager for prescription medication benefit programs
- Lead pharmacist for specialty biopharmaceuticals management program
- Review of medically necessary and prior authorization requests
- Contributed to the development of preferred product protocols
- Served as liaison to provider community serving enrolled patients
- Responded to internet-based “ask the pharmacist” questions submitted by drug plan enrollees
- Oversight of pharmacy students, technicians, and consumer service representatives
0-5 years of experience
Helping to improve patient outcomes by providing education to patients and providers
- Embedded in multiple primary care practice sites
- Telephonic outreach to members in Case or Disease Management programs
- Developed Cost Savings Opportunity Report
- Saved over $200,000 in 2014 by providing PCP’s with lower cost, equally efficacious medication alternatives
0-5 years of experience
Provided drug information to patients and dispensed specialty medications. Performed therapies including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, hepatitis C, osteoarthritis, anemia, multiple sclerosis, growth disorders, hormone disorders and Crohn’s disease. Counseled patients on topics such as drug administration, management of adverse effects, infection control while using immunosuppresant agents, mechanism of action, explanation of regimens as well as discussion of disease states.
- Processed electronic and written prescriptions from prescribers.
- Clarified prescriptions with prescribers and support staff.
- Reported adverse drug reactions and medication-error reporting through internal reporting methods.
0-5 years of experience
- Review CPOE orders and monitor daily reports recommending necessary changes in therapy to prescribers based on patient-specific data, published literature, and Steward/QMC practices.
- Attend daily multi-disciplinary team rounds establishing a professional relationship with practitioners, fostering a collegial atmosphere across the professions and establishing Pharmacy as an integral part of the team.
- Provide education to nursing staff and medication and disease state counseling to patients at discharge, which lead to a 32% increase in QMC’s HCAHPS scores.
- Attend rapid responses and codes in order to provide drug information to medical staff and prepare medications for administration.
- Identified insulin dosing errors and conducted a retrospective review of patient data to evaluate error trends, resulting in the implementation of a Steward system-wide change in dosing protocol.
- Developed a Patient Education Orthopedic Pre-Op teaching model and worked collaboratively with Orthopedics and Nursing departments to provide bi-weekly patient education.
- Created a curriculum and enhanced the program for Advanced and Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Education students from MCPHSU.
- Integral to providing staff education for the implementation of the Steward Vancomycin Dosing per Pharmacy Protocol.
0-5 years of experience
Advising physicians on the inherent dangers of drugs, dosages and their eventual side effects, interactions with food and other medications.
- Coordinating pharmacy technician duties with delivering and labeling of medications
- Preparation of chemotherapeutic and IV products using USP 797 methods and procedures
- Monitoring patient labs for renally excreted drugs, hepatically excreted drugs, biotech medications and recommending appropriate changes
- Encouraging physicians to follow appropriate antibiotic stewardship recommendations and cost effective therapies
- Counseling patients on discharge medications using teach back method
0-5 years of experience
Perform prior authorization review for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and various commercial plans nationwide.
- Review drug claims that have been rejected at pharmacy at point of sale.
- Interact with provider and patient to acquire more information about patient’s medical conditions, allergies, past and present history of drug therapies, living condition.
- Evaluate patient’s medical conditions, history of drug therapies and apply the specific plan formulary and utilization management guidelines to determine if patient meets the criteria for the requested drug to be covered by the plan.
- Give consultation to help desk agents and prior authorization technicians regarding formulary alternatives, guidelines and high drug cost overrides.
- Provide subject matter expert support to pharmacists on both Medicare part D and commercial prior authorization.
- Trained 38 pharmacists for Medicare Part D prior authorization review.
0-5 years of experience
Interpret, evaluate, verify and dispense prescriptions in a fast paced large volume closed-door pharmacy serving long term care facilities.
- Resolve customer issues, disputes and complaints by providing quality customer service including emergency/on-call support.
- Assist in processing Medi-Cal, Medi-Care and private insurance claims. Submission of TAR’s where appropriate.
- Clinically review prescribed medications for new patients.
- Use and maintain PYXIS for controlled substances.
- Routinely responsible for timely deliveries.
10+ years of experience
- Responsible for the pharmaceutical care of the patients in a 26 bed Intensive Care Unit as well as a 36 bed step-down unit.
- Reliable source of drug information for the Cardiologists, infectious disease physicians, resident physicians, and nurses.
- Wrote protocols for treating many disease states, such as congestive heart failure, community acquired pneumonia, and deep vein thrombosis. Coordinated oncology protocols with Fox Chase Cancer center.
- Wrote a conscious sedation protocol using medication and patient monitoring with the Ramsey scale which is now used at all of the Virtua divisions as well as other hospitals in the South Jersey and Philadelphia region.
- Wrote standardized protocols for pressors such as dopamine, neosynephrine, and phenylephrine to ensure safer and more effective practice in our units.
- Instituted an antibiotic criterion for our ICU patients to make sure patients are receiving the most effective and cost efficient medication.
0-5 years of experience
Perform order entry, therapeutic drug monitoring, and drug profile review for all patients.
- Provide discharge services to inpatient families, including third party issue resolution, medication counseling, and specialty medications.
- Provide ongoing medication management to specialty Outpatient Clinics, such as Bone Marrow Transplant, Heart Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, and Endocrinology.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures, a bedside concierge service to families, and several drug safety initiatives.
- Perform and supervise the compounding of specialty medications including chemotherapy and other specialty medications.
- Assisted in the data testing and implementation of a new software system.
- Collaborated with Case Management, Social Work, and Physicians to provide a smooth discharge for all families
- Worked closely with Case Management and specialty Outpatient Clinics to aid in Medicaid and other managed care prior authorizations. Provided clinical insight and recommendations to prescribers regarding potential formulary issues.
0-5 years of experience
MAR review, anticoagulation medication monitoring prescribing / medication management
- Construction of bridging plan pre/post op for high embolic risk patients
- Drug use evaluation / Adverse event reporting
- Patient record keeping, lab follow up, and EPIC system software with other HCP
- Drug information provider to over 40 MDs/RNs in Internal Medicine/ Family Practice outpatient clinic.
0-5 years of experience
Dose medications utilizing pharmacokinetics; manage patients on parenteral nutrition and anticoagulation.
- Make dose adjustment based on renal function.
- Round with intensivist team in the intensive care unit, round with trauma team in the surgical ICU, currently maintain the surgical intensive care satellite pharmacy full
- Provide assistance with medication reconciliation and core measures, computerized
- Participate in the training of pharmacy interns, nurses, and fellow pharmacists
- Participate in codes.
0-5 years of experience
Pharmacist responsible for formulary updates, P&T monographs, medical policy, and reimbursement of biological and oncology pharmaceuticals.
- Provides drug and clinical information to other healthcare professionals in response to specific questions relating to new evolving issues related to the care of patients with cancer.
- Provides professional education regarding new drugs, biologics, or technologies for specialized drug delivery.
- Provides a significant level of education to other health care professionals.
- Analyze current and newly FDA approved Oncology products.
- Assist in the development of clinical interventions, call trees, prior authorization, step therapy, medical policies and care guidelines of newly approved FDA products including new drug indications and new drug formulations.
- Analyze pipeline products and current drug therapy management of all current and future FDA approved products.
10+ years of experience
Drug utilization review in drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergies, proper dosing.
- Reviewing prescriptions for accuracy.
- Contacting prescribers for missing or illegible information, discussing drug interactions and dosing.
- Follow-up with patients for possible allergies, adverse drug reactions and counseling.
- Narcotic prescription review for accuracy and proper use of opiates (e.g. pain management).
- Coverage review of non-formulary medications.
0-5 years of experience
Provide consultative services to other staff members, nurses, and physicians
- Research and report adverse drug reactions
- Perform monthly patient chart audits and unit inspections
- Strive for self improvement by keeping up with current clinical trends, drug utilization reviews, and medication variance reports
- Provide prescribed medications according to professional standards and practices
- Supervise the fulfillment of physician orders by pharmacy technicians
- Perform all other duties assigned according to policies and procedures determined by the department management
0-5 years of experience
Evaluate patients’ health status and monitor appropriate laboratory values in order to assess response to medication regimens
- Counsel Medication Management patients on therapeutic regimens
- Adjust therapy including initiation, continuation and discontinuation of medications in accordance to established protocols
- Act as a source of drug information and advice for the providers in the Internal Medicine Clinic
- Provide in-service to medical staff
- Evaluate and approve non-formulary drug requests
0-5 years of experience
Receive physician prescription orders and evaluate the appropriateness of these orders for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration, and stability.
- Calculate medication dose and rate based on physician orders
- Determine correct medical supplies needed based on route of administration for medication
- Ensure patient profile is complete for height, weight, current and past medical history, clinical laboratory results, and concurrent medications
- Ensure that when necessary laboratory tests have been ordered and the results are obtained and discussed with the nurse and the physician
- Assist the physician, nurse, and the patient with clinical and technical support
- Document all communication with the physician, nurse, and patient in the patient chart
0-5 years of experience
Overall management of the IV Room, Identification for areas of improvement in adherence to state and national standards of practice, USP 797 compliance, JCAHO compliance, etc.
- Develop and maintain adequate technician and pharmacist training, certification and documentation on an annual basis.
- Perform calculations involving intravenous flow rates, percent concentrations, and formulate standard intravenous drug dosage calculations.
- Review prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
- Dispense medications, support/counsel nursing facility staff on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and advise physicians about medication therapy.
- Ensure the prompt and accurate preparation and dispensing of IV medications.
0-5 years of experience
- Achieved greater than $100,000 in medication savings through communication with medical staff and clinical pharmacy intervention
- Clinical order entry and operational practices, 40 hours per month
- Review of all patient medication profiles, anticoagulation monitoring and counseling, antibiotic pharmacokinetics and dosing, clinical review of high-alert medications
- Independently manage dosing of intravenous antibiotics and intravenous direct thrombin inhibitors through consultation
- Research, analyze, and present clinical trial data and therapeutic guidelines to medical professionals in order to change physician practice, contain costs, and provide alternatives in the event of drug shortages
- Participate in adult codes, pediatric codes, and medical alerts
- Develop and implement antimicrobial stewardship programs at two hospital campuses
Clinical Pharmacist Duties and Responsibilities
In order to achieve their goal of providing the best medications for treating each of their patients, Clinical Pharmacists must perform several duties and responsibilities. Based on our analysis of a plethora of Clinical Pharmacist job descriptions, the following duties and responsibilities are the most important.
Create Clinical Criteria All Clinical Pharmacists contribute collectively to the clinical criteria for both new and existing pharmaceuticals. This duty involves doing extensive academic research on drugs
Analyze Medical Patient Medical Histories Clinical Pharmacists make their decision on which drugs to prescribe based on this analysis of the patient’s medical profile and history. Based on this information, they can predict which medications may present risk of severe side effects.
Evaluate Laboratory Data Clinical Pharmacists need to monitor their patient’s lab results in order to see if certain medications are having a negative effect on any organs. They also need to watch out for inter-drug reactions, as well as reactions with any natural supplements.
Report Adverse Drug Events Clinical Pharmacists are responsible for reporting side effects that severely affect a patient’s health. This involves keeping meticulous records of such incidents. Also falling under this responsibility is reporting suspected cases of drug abuse.
Prescribe Medications The research and lab analysis done by Clinical Pharmacists is completed in order to give them enough information to choose the best medications for treating a patient’s system. This process involves interviewing patients to have them talk about their symptoms, as well as any strange reactions they have had to medicine in the past.
Clinical Pharmacist Skills
Clinical Pharmacists possess a robust collection of skills that goes beyond Pharmaceutical knowledge. It goes without saying that Clinical Pharmacists must be experts in Pharmacology. They must stay abreast of research on the latest pharmaceuticals, and then apply this research to their practice. Clinical Pharmacists must also be great communicators. They have to be able to clearly explain the benefits and side effects of medications, as well as instructions for taking these medications. Interpersonal skills and social perceptiveness are also necessary to be able to ease the fears and anxieties patients have towards taking medications. After analyzing dozens of Clinical Pharmacist job descriptions, Clinical Pharmacists need to possess the following skills:
- Actively listening to patients during interviews in order to determine which symptoms need to be treated.
- Using expert knowledge of pharmacology to determine the right medications for patient symptom.
- Maintaining professional integrity by monitoring those abusing their medication and following the policies and procedures for reporting such incidents.
- Communicating medication instructions and side effects in a way that eases patient anxieties.
- Documenting patient progress and altering medications as necessary
- Collaborating with other medical professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Clinical Pharmacist Education and Training
Clinical Pharmacists must go through a lot of schooling before they officially begin their careers. The first educational step is to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biology or a related field. At this level, students learn about the human body, as well as how disease affects the human body. The next step is to pursue a Doctorate in Clinical Pharmacology. This is the level where students acquire their expertise in Pharmacology. This knowledge is drawn upon constantly when students gain employment. Students complete clinical hours as part of their Doctorate. They work in healthcare facilities shadowing licensed Clinical Pharmacists, and they get the chance to put classroom theory into practice. Before gaining employment, aspiring Clinical Pharmacists must pass their state’s licensing exam.
Clinical Pharmacist Salary
According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, Clinical Pharmacists, which are classified under ‘Pharmacists’, have a median salary of $122,230. Those in the bottom 10 percent made below $87,120, while those in the top 10 percent make more than $157,950.
Clinical Pharmacist Resources
Has what your learned in this article given you a thirst for more information regarding Clinical Pharmacology? If so, then check out the following list of resources for both aspiring and practicing Clinical Pharmacologists.
American Pharmacists Association – The American Pharmacists Association is one of the most well known professional organizations for Pharmacists. It has a regularly updated blog and a student membership perfect for those still in school.
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists – Founded in 1969, This organization is one of the oldest organizations for Pharmacists. Membership is open and beneficial to all kinds of Pharmacists.
Pharmacy Times – Pharmacy Times is the leading digital publication in the pharmacy space. They publish multiple articles a day, with at least one of them usually pertaining to Clinical Pharmacists. This is a great resource for both aspiring and practicing Clinical Pharmacists.
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy by Philip Wiffen – The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy is used daily by tens of thousands of students and practicing Clinical Pharmacists alike. This book contains information on adverse drug reactions, drug side effects and tons of other information in easy-to-read bullet points.
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