Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Services
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St. Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA, US
Summary
The pharmacist will review prescriptions for safety, drug interactions, and dosing while collaborating with healthcare providers to manage patient disease states. They are responsible for authorizing prescriptions, interpreting drug therapy tests, and ensuring safe, cost-effective medication access for patients.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Pharmacist, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.Every day you will meticulously review every prescription in your queue for safety, critically assessing for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies, or any irregularities. You'll then authorize prescriptions for the pharmacy technician, performing a final check before dispensing medication to the nursing station, ensuring expert oversight in every process.To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for real people. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.
- Participates in the evaluation and management of diseases and health conditions in collaboration with other health care providers
- Prescribe pharmaceutical agents as outline in the approved collaborative drug therapy management agreement including initiating, adjusting, and discontinuing drug therapy
- Order and interpret drug therapy-related tests
- Ensure patients have access to and receive safe, efficacious and cost-effective medication therapy
- Work collaboratively to resolve medication access and adherence issues
- Address medication-related issues to support care coordination and transitions of care
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy, upon hire and
- Pharmacist: WA, upon hire
Preferred
- Doctor Of Pharmacy, upon hire and
- Completion of three (3) years of practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in ambulatory care activities or
- Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residency or
- Completion of a PGY1 residency plus one (1) year of practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in ambulatory care activities
St. Joseph Medical Center is a faith-based, 310-bed hospital providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one the nation’s leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the “15 Top Health Systems” in the nation. We believe that continuous, quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For more information, visit stjosephkc.com.
Founded
1874
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
St. Joseph Medical Center is a faith-based, 310-bed hospital providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one the nation’s leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the “15 Top Health Systems” in the nation. We believe that continuous, quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For more information, visit stjosephkc.com.
Founded
1874
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO