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Clinical Pharmacist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

San Diego, CA

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SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Adverse Events, Allergies, Ambulatory Care, Anticoagulant, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chronic Disease, Clinical Competency, Clinical Training, Community Health, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Diabetes, Drug Development, Drug Therapy, Fellowship, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Interviewing Skills, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Medications, Mentoring, Military, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nutrition, Order Processing, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Reconciliation, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Telemedicine, Training Program, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
4 days ago
Minimum Qualifications for Clinical Pharmacist
  • Degree : Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
  • Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) or a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate and active licensure from a U.S. state, territory, or district.
  • Internship/Residency : Completion of a clinical pharmacy internship, residency and/or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
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  • Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instruction.
  • Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a clinical pharmacist.
  • Requirements for additional Pharmacist privileges include one of the following:
    1. Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in one or more recognized practice areas appropriate for the privileges requested (e.g., Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, et.); or
    2. Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy; or
    3. Completion of a Post-Graduate Master of Science degree with emphasis on medication therapy management or direct patient care.

Core Duties for Clinical Pharmacist
  • Assess patient's response to drug therapy and planning drug therapy based on physician-established diagnoses.
  • Order and evaluate laboratory tests necessary to evaluate drug therapy effects and outcomes.
  • Initiate, modify, or discontinue medications for ongoing therapy of chronic disease states (e.g., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anticoagulant, diabetes, asthma, refill clinics, etc.), in cooperation with the medical staff.
  • Monitor and manage pharmacotherapy requiring periodic adjustment due to specific or changing pharmacokinetic characteristics (e.g., aminoglycosides, phenytoin, antithrombotic).
  • Administer prescription or non-prescription drugs according to established agreements or MTF protocols.
  • Assess metabolic needs and order therapeutic enteral or parenteral nutrition products in the inpatient setting.
  • Evaluate medical and medication histories for drug-related problems and adjust drug therapy accordingly.
  • Consult with other healthcare providers (e.g., physicians, dietitians, nurses, physical therapists, etc.) about patient treatment needs or options.
  • Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.
  • Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy.
  • Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients.
  • Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.
  • Provide medication and healthcare related in service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head.
  • Consult with other specialty practitioners to provide optimal patient pharmaceutical care.
  • Document significant medication interactions, and pharmacy interactions with prescribers. Conduct Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting in accordance with accreditation standards.
  • Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary.

Additional Qualifications for Clinical Pharmacists for DSS only
  • Must meet BLS requirements
  • Possess a graduate certificate within the preceding year from an accredited pharmacy residency program OR possess a minimum of 12 months of experience within the preceding 18 months as a Clinical Pharmacist performing direct patient care clinical activities in an inpatient, outpatient, or ambulatory care pharmacy setting OR have held clinical privileges as a Clinical Pharmacist within the preceding 36 months in a military treatment facility.
  • This position is subject to credentialing per section

Additional Duties for Clinical Pharmacist for DSS only
  • Participate in a multidisciplinary team with other health care providers providing consultative services pursuant to optimal health care delivery to patients suffering from pain.
  • Work with physicians in a multidisciplinary team to provide drug therapy recommendations, perform polypharmacy management, and provide patient education regarding changes in drug therapy.
  • Conduct a deliberate medication review and reconciliation for chronic pain patients and develop strategies for patients with histories of non-compliance, abuse, and or diversion.
  • Conduct a clinical interview with patients, family, and/or caregiver(s) to identify information necessary to design a pharmacotherapeutic treatment plan.
  • Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory tests to assess clinical response, development of adverse drug reactions, therapeutic drug levels, and complete all appropriate clinical reminders.
  • Document and communicate all information as appropriate; pain patient agreements, pharmacotherapeutic treatment findings, and recommendations.
  • Educate patients and their families/caretaker(s) on medications and non-drug therapy and provide appropriate written drug information: counsel on self-monitoring techniques and lifestyle changes to promote wellness; emphasize medication adherence and provide compliance aids, such as medication charts and pill boxes.
  • Extend existing prescriptions (psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications) as appropriate and ensure the patient receives follow-up appointment(s) with the appropriate individual(s).
  • Order consults and referrals as appropriate.
  • Participate in an on-site designated Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) tele-mentoring training program.
  • Participate in tele-mentoring, tele-medicine, and tele-consults.

Labor Category: Clinical Pharmacist - DSS - NMCSD Comprehensive Pain Management
Work Schedule: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 to 1800 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5-hour shift to include an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About the Company

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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.tscti.com/careers-0

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