ANTI-COAGULATION CLINIC PHARMACIST
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Location: Saginaw, MI 48601
Description:
Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
DAY SHIFT
FULL TIME BENEFITED
Summary:
Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are always consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
The primary purpose of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Anticoagulation Clinic) position is to optimize the outcomes of patients receiving anticoagulant therapy within the Outpatient Cardiology Clinic by providing patient-directed medication dosing and education as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
List the major areas of responsibilities (but are not comprehensive):
Initiate, discontinue, or adjust anti-thrombotic therapy in accordance with the plan of care, current treatment guidelines, and/or current medical literature
Follow all aspects of the patient's anti-thrombotic therapy in collaboration with the referring provider
Document all interventions and activities appropriately in the EMR
Consult the referring provider with any questions or issues that arise which are not covered under any collaborative practice agreement
Solve problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization
Assess appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provide effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers
Identify and engage in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use processes, and pharmacy operations
Educate and train residents, students, interns, colleagues and other health care professionals as well as supervise technicians, residents, interns, or trainees in their job tasks
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
Experience in a clinic setting
Demonstrated human relation, effective communication, and computer literacy skills
Current licensure to dispense controlled substances in the State of Michigan
Current and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the State of Michigan
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Computer competency, including EPIC, MS Office, Outlook.
Superior knowledge of medication therapeutics
Clinical expertise in Pharmacy systems
Excellent verbal and written skills
Must be able to work well with the internal staff and public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
Ability to develop and lead teams
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
It has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.
US:MI:SAGINAW
DAY SHIFT
FULL TIME BENEFITED
Summary:
Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are always consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
The primary purpose of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Anticoagulation Clinic) position is to optimize the outcomes of patients receiving anticoagulant therapy within the Outpatient Cardiology Clinic by providing patient-directed medication dosing and education as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
List the major areas of responsibilities (but are not comprehensive):
Initiate, discontinue, or adjust anti-thrombotic therapy in accordance with the plan of care, current treatment guidelines, and/or current medical literature
Follow all aspects of the patient's anti-thrombotic therapy in collaboration with the referring provider
Document all interventions and activities appropriately in the EMR
Consult the referring provider with any questions or issues that arise which are not covered under any collaborative practice agreement
Solve problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization
Assess appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provide effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers
Identify and engage in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use processes, and pharmacy operations
Educate and train residents, students, interns, colleagues and other health care professionals as well as supervise technicians, residents, interns, or trainees in their job tasks
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
Experience in a clinic setting
Demonstrated human relation, effective communication, and computer literacy skills
Current licensure to dispense controlled substances in the State of Michigan
Current and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the State of Michigan
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Computer competency, including EPIC, MS Office, Outlook.
Superior knowledge of medication therapeutics
Clinical expertise in Pharmacy systems
Excellent verbal and written skills
Must be able to work well with the internal staff and public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
Ability to develop and lead teams
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
It has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.