Department: 16007317 System CM ACT Advanced Care Team
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Supports providers and patients in assuring optimal patient medication therapy use by patients as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Practices in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, following legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient medication optimization and education through individual patient assessment.
  • Identifies, prevents and resolves drug therapy problems.
  • Conducts medication histories to identify, prevent, and resolve drug therapy problems.
  • Analyzes patient medication regimens to reduce therapeutic duplications.
• Counseling and Consultation.
  • Counsels patients on their medication regimen.
  • Provides upon request, consultation to clinic physicians, providers and other team members to assist in the individual care of patients.
• Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Care Team.
  • Collaborates with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals to better meet patients' needs while improving health care quality.
  • Participates in pharmacy department Medication Therapy Management collaboration team.
• Provider Medication Education.
  • Presents on a specific therapeutic topic to discuss prevalent or problematic issues related to prescribing.
• Medication Management and Distribution
  • Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to the management and distribution of medications.
  • Follows legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy required
• 2 to 5 years ambulatory care pharmacy experience including conducting assessment of patient medications, providing patient education, and performing care planning and consultation services required
• Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire and
• Pharmacist Board Certification from one of the following: Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacists, Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Asthma Educator, or Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist upon hire required
• Ambulatory Care Residency preferred

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Additional Job Description:

Medication Therapy Management pharmacist completing Comprehensive Medication Management in clinic, telephonically, virtually and in the patients home. Locations: Cambridge and Forest Lake, Home visits in the North Metro