Ambulatory Care Pharmacist - (US-MD-Gaithersburg - 20899)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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Responsibilities : Analyses patient care and services needs in a manner that facilitates the achievement of both a high level of customer satisfaction and the attainment of organizational care and service initiatives. 2. Reviews prescribe medications and dosages to ensure that therapy is safe and effective for the patient's condition. Utilizes patient profiles to identify clinically significant drug allergies and drug interactions. Processes and labels prescriptions with proper identification data and directions for patient use. Compounds and dispenses medications accurately. 3. Provides advice and consultation to patients regarding side effects drug interactions, specific storage requirement and complete directions for use. Monitors designated patients' compliance and response to drug therapy to improve individual patient outcomes. 4. Routinely communicates with providers to influence the use of formulary medications in compliance with clinical protocols, target drug initiatives and pre-authorized therapeutic substitutions. Documents all clinical interventions using approved forms. 5. Demonstrates proficiency in operating automated systems for prescription order entry, patient profile review or retrieval of clinical or statistical data. Maintains proper records relating to medication profiles, prescription files, controlled substances records, non-formulary records and other legal and departmental record and procedures. Demonstrates proficiency with the Point of Service (POS) cash register system and cash management procedures.

Requirements :Relevant Years of Experience: . Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program desirable. . Home IV experience preferred - IV experience highly preferred. . At least one year experience as a pharmacist in an outpatient clinic, hospital or retail pharmacy desirable. Education and/or Classes: . BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy required. License, Certification and/or Designation: . Licensed to practice pharmacy in assigned jurisdiction required.

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