Clinical Pharmacist - Med Home Port

Clinical Pharmacist - Medical Home Port

NH Jacksonville, FL

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position supports the Medical Home Port at Naval Hospital Jacksonville (NHJ), Florida, to include the Satellite Pharmacy, Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) located at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL.
• The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the commanding officer, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract.
• Work closely with clinical staff in developing patient wellness programs such as diabetes, weight loss, asthma, and smoking cessation programs.
• Provide clinical guidance and training of corpsmen, pharmacy technicians, and other pharmacists and provide input into job performance evaluations.
• Provide medication information to the clinical staff as required, including in- service training on medications; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head. Evaluate the drug literature to compare and contrast therapeutic regimens and uses for new and existing products.
• Execute drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary, including but not limited to prescription monitoring reports.
• Utilize pharmacy computer and robotic systems in accordance with MTF protocols.
• Additional duties include but are not limited to: understanding of the Tricare Uniform Formulary, formulary and non-formulary medication screening, pain clinical interventions, appropriateness of therapy, general understanding of workflow operations, enforcement of polices, involvement in promoting pharmacy related events such as Patient Safety Month, medication adverse event reporting and tracking, technician education and guidance, patient counseling, educational presentations to staff, medication reconciliation, and clinical pharmacy if supplemental privileges have been granted.
• The HCWs shall be responsible for the quality and timeliness of records, encounter closures within 72-hours, reports, and documentation of services provided. Document and communicate all information as appropriate including pharmacotherapeutic treatment findings and recommendations.
• Conduct a clinical interview with patient, family, and/or caregivers(s) to identify information necessary to design a pharmacotherapeutic treatment plan. Conduct and/or interpret the results of a mental status exam and use motivational interviewing techniques to assess clinical state as applicable. Conduct deliberate medication review and reconciliation and develop strategies for patients with histories of non-compliance, abuse and/or diversion.
• Have knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenomic dosing as it pertains to complex medication regimens including but not limited to, antiarrhythmic, theophylline, digoxin, phenytoin and warfarin.
• Make evidence-based clinical recommendations to providers using a courteous, proactive approach to effective patient centered care. Participate in a multidisciplinary team with other health care providers providing consultative services pursuant to optimal health care delivery to patients with complex medication regimens including to provide drug therapy recommendations, perform polypharmacy management, and provide patient education regarding changes in drug therapy.
• Provide, assess, and review information regarding the general administration of medications, safety, efficacy, toxicity, interactions, investigational drugs, and bioavailability. Monitor and review drug therapy for rational indications, dosing, adverse drug reactions, and complications of multiple drug therapies in all patient care settings.
• Obtain a complete patient medication history, monitor the patient's response to drug therapy, educate and counsel the patient regarding his/her drug therapy. Counsel patients with special emphasis on therapeutic expectations, potential side effects, and any special education required for thorough understanding of the disease state. Counsel on self-monitoring techniques and lifestyle changes to promote wellness; emphasize medication adherence and provide compliance aids, such as medication charts and pill boxes.
• Provide pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies to include prescribing in accordance with MTF policy and performing auricular acupuncture if the HCW possess the appropriate training and certification per DHA PI 6025.52 and are granted the appropriate clinical privileges by the Commanding Officer as required for comprehensive pain management. Clinical Pharmacist issued supplemental privileges may develop appropriate treatment plans and monitor results assessing the patients' outcome to the suggested therapy.
• Order, perform, and evaluate appropriate laboratory tests to assess clinical response, development of adverse drug reactions, therapeutic drug levels, and complete all appropriate clinical reminders.
• Order consults and referrals as appropriate.
• Participate in tele-mentoring, tele-medicine, and tele-consults.
• Conduct limited physical assessments relevant to the patient's medications and comorbidities. Examples of this may include but are not limited to, vital signs and diabetic foot exams.
• Design and conduct interdisciplinary educational programs in the areas of drug therapy for physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
• Collaborate on preceptorship duties with the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for pharmacy residents/students assigned to the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide activity support to Naval Hospital Jacksonville committees and Quality Management Boards including, but not limited to, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, medication use, nutritional support, infectious disease/antimicrobial stewardship, The Joint Commission tracers, and utilization review by gathering information and drug use related to quality assurance of patient care. Contractors are not authorized to participate as a voting member of any Board or Committee.
• Promote the reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and other patient safety reports as applicable.
• Support investigational drugs and research programs as needed.
• Customer Service Accountability - Contract employees providing services at NH Jacksonville and supporting facilities shall adhere to the Customer Service standards specified in NAVHOSPJAXINST 6320.7 or updated versions. A copy of the instruction will be made available upon request or at the time of commencement of services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
• Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
• Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy or documentation of appropriate education, training, and/or CME in the practice of clinical pharmacy.
• Possess a minimum of 12-months of experience within the preceding 36 months as a Clinical Pharmacist performing direct patient care clinical activities in an ambulatory care pharmacy setting.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.