Children's National Medical Center
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
This is an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist position in the Division of Pharmacy Services. This role will assist the Transitions of Care Team with inpatient discharges, LTC facility discharges, and medication therapy management in the Complex Care Clinic. This role also will be able to participate in Collaborative Practice opportunities pending DC requirements are met and credentialing at Children's is completed.
Under the direction of the Chief of Pharmacy and the Manager of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Ambulatory Clinical Care Pharmacist is responsible for medication management during transitions of care to improve medication safety, education, and adherence for the patients of Children's National Health System. This Pharmacist will work in an interdisciplinary approach with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Conducts comprehensive medication reviews and interventions during care transitions to assess appropriateness of medications, including dose, frequency, formulation, and duration, in order to optimize medication therapy and improve clinical outcomes. Assists with medication reconciliation to reduce risk of omissions and/or duplications. Conducts appropriate interventions on both inpatient and outpatient medication orders. Interventions are clear and appropriately documented.Updates medication histories as appropriate and provides recommendations to providers by optimizing medication therapy.If DC requirements are met, pharmacist may participate in Collaborative Practice opportunities in specialty clinics.Ensures that discharge medication regimens are complete and all necessary medications were prescribed with the appropriate dose, frequency, duration, and formulation. Works directly with patients to address potential barriers to medication access and/or adherence by optimizing the medication regimen in terms of appropriateness and affordability. Manages medication costs by assisting with prior authorizations and insurance formulary adherence.Supports, communicates, and follows up with medical team, including physicians, nurses, case managers, and social work regarding recommendations to improve medication therapy and drug information inquiries.Conducts bedside discharge medication counseling using the teach-back method in patient-specific language prior to patient discharge. Responsible for following up with patient post-discharge for medication education reinforcement and medication adherence outreach.Provides recommendations for formulary conversions from a hospital and prescription insurance formulary standpoint.Assists with the coordination of the "Meds to Beds" prescription concierge service including medication availability and management of medication costs.Oversees and supervises support pharmacy personnel. Assists with inpatient pharmacist staffing as deemed necessary by supervisor.Complies with regulatory bodies such as HIPAA, D.C. Law, JCAHO, HRSA (340B), CMS, and Hospital Policies and Procedures.Keeps abreast with knowledge for the field of work, including departmental, institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Completion of a five-year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required) Or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Completion of a six-year pharmacy program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience3 years Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist with involvement in medication management, drug use evaluation, and quality assurance activities or completion of a pharmacy practice or specialty residency (PGY1 or PGY2). Ambulatory Care experience preferred. Experience in a pediatric hospital is preferred. Will consider new graduates with relevant experience (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills. Exercise good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information and situations. Communication - Ability to relay medical information in "lay language". Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation requirements. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Equipment - Basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. MS Word, E-mail, etc.)
Required Licenses and CertificationsPharmacist District of Columbia 180 Days (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 180 Days (Required)
Functional AccountabilitiesMedication ReconciliationPerforms and documents medication reconciliation on eligible patients as appropriate. Resolve all discrepancies in medication history in a timely manner. Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals. Be able to identify high-risk medications upon admissions and communicate effectively with providers.Discharge CounselingConducts bedside discharge medication counseling using the teach-back method in patient-specific language prior to patient discharge. Consistently follows up with patient families to assess adherence to discharge regimen at recommended intervals. Provides patient-centered verbal medication counseling and education regarding medications and/or devices prior to patient discharge.
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Under the direction of the Chief of Pharmacy and the Manager of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Ambulatory Clinical Care Pharmacist is responsible for medication management during transitions of care to improve medication safety, education, and adherence for the patients of Children's National Health System. This Pharmacist will work in an interdisciplinary approach with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Conducts comprehensive medication reviews and interventions during care transitions to assess appropriateness of medications, including dose, frequency, formulation, and duration, in order to optimize medication therapy and improve clinical outcomes. Assists with medication reconciliation to reduce risk of omissions and/or duplications. Conducts appropriate interventions on both inpatient and outpatient medication orders. Interventions are clear and appropriately documented.Updates medication histories as appropriate and provides recommendations to providers by optimizing medication therapy.If DC requirements are met, pharmacist may participate in Collaborative Practice opportunities in specialty clinics.Ensures that discharge medication regimens are complete and all necessary medications were prescribed with the appropriate dose, frequency, duration, and formulation. Works directly with patients to address potential barriers to medication access and/or adherence by optimizing the medication regimen in terms of appropriateness and affordability. Manages medication costs by assisting with prior authorizations and insurance formulary adherence.Supports, communicates, and follows up with medical team, including physicians, nurses, case managers, and social work regarding recommendations to improve medication therapy and drug information inquiries.Conducts bedside discharge medication counseling using the teach-back method in patient-specific language prior to patient discharge. Responsible for following up with patient post-discharge for medication education reinforcement and medication adherence outreach.Provides recommendations for formulary conversions from a hospital and prescription insurance formulary standpoint.Assists with the coordination of the "Meds to Beds" prescription concierge service including medication availability and management of medication costs.Oversees and supervises support pharmacy personnel. Assists with inpatient pharmacist staffing as deemed necessary by supervisor.Complies with regulatory bodies such as HIPAA, D.C. Law, JCAHO, HRSA (340B), CMS, and Hospital Policies and Procedures.Keeps abreast with knowledge for the field of work, including departmental, institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Completion of a five-year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required) Or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Completion of a six-year pharmacy program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience3 years Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist with involvement in medication management, drug use evaluation, and quality assurance activities or completion of a pharmacy practice or specialty residency (PGY1 or PGY2). Ambulatory Care experience preferred. Experience in a pediatric hospital is preferred. Will consider new graduates with relevant experience (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills. Exercise good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information and situations. Communication - Ability to relay medical information in "lay language". Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation requirements. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Equipment - Basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. MS Word, E-mail, etc.)
Required Licenses and CertificationsPharmacist District of Columbia 180 Days (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 180 Days (Required)
Functional AccountabilitiesMedication ReconciliationPerforms and documents medication reconciliation on eligible patients as appropriate. Resolve all discrepancies in medication history in a timely manner. Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals. Be able to identify high-risk medications upon admissions and communicate effectively with providers.Discharge CounselingConducts bedside discharge medication counseling using the teach-back method in patient-specific language prior to patient discharge. Consistently follows up with patient families to assess adherence to discharge regimen at recommended intervals. Provides patient-centered verbal medication counseling and education regarding medications and/or devices prior to patient discharge.
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