Ambulatory Pharmacist-Heart Failure and Cardiometabolic

Department

• 38421 Aurora St.
• Lukes
• Medical
• Center -
• Pharmacy:
• Medication
• Management
• Status:
• Full time
• Benefits
• Eligible:
• Yes
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• Schedule
• Details/Additional
• Information: Ambulatory
• Clinic
• Pharmacist-
• Heart
• Failure and
• Cardiometabolic
• Primary
• Location: Ambulatory Sinai heart failure and cardiometabolic clinic in Milwaukee; Mon-Fri normal business hours. EXEMPT Salaried position to allow for patient care to be completed and take on additional responsibilities
• Role: Position direct face-to-face care, progressive clinical pharmacy practice; medication optimization supported by collaborative practice (extension of responsible/referring physician to implement medication care plan including monitoring and interpreting labs, performing vitals, standard physical exam related to condition managed along with recommending diagnostic tests (ie. ECHO) or other monitoring devices (ie. CGM) to asses medication therapy). Responsible for managing heart failure and cardiometabolic patients.
• Chronic conditions: Heart failure and Cardiometabolic (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity)
• Requirements: PGY1 residency mandatory, PGY2 amb care or cardiology preferred Board certification required; must obtain within one year of role Pay Range $54.90 - $82.35
• Major
• Responsibilities: Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format. Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications. Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.