Clinical Pharmacist Anticoagulation

Job Description
1. Provides direction to Phlebotomists and students. Serves as a professional role model and mentor;
assists with training new clinical pharmacist specialists working in the Outpatient Pharmacy Services. Also provides direction to technical and clerical supportive team members to assure patient needs are met in a timely manner, with high productivity and open communication among team members. Fosters a team environment.
2. Utilizes pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic knowledge to appropriately manage the therapies of patients in the outpatient setting. Considers all patient-related and drug-related variables, along with current availableliterature, when making treatment decisions. Triages patients to appropriate care, such as primary care physician oremergency room when needed.
3. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols, taking into consideration patient and medication related variables, drug interactions, allergies, duplicate therapy, dosing, formulary status, etc. to assure therapeutic optimization and prevention ofadverse medication outcomes.
4. Advises patients, care-givers, physicians and nurses about matters pertaining to the optimum use ofanticoagulation therapy and therapies related to chronic disease state management. Provides drug information andeducation to physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers and patients correctly, expeditiously, and in aprofessional manner. Efficiently and effectively utilizes pharmacy references. Assimilates patient’s medicalconditions into the context of their care plan. Effectively communicates information to healthcare team members.
5. Works closely with other departments in the hospital including Medicine, Emergency Dept, Admitting, LegalCompliance, Finance, Lab, Medical Records (QHIM) and others as they relate to the day-to-day operation of theAnticoagulation Services
6. When applicable, contributes to the revision of the clinical and operational policies, procedures and formswhich will serve to improve patient care within the Anticoagulation Services.
7. Assures appropriate, complete and accurate documentation in the Patient’s Medical Record. Performs anddocuments significant clinical interventions and performance improvement data.
8. Cross trained and proficient in point of care equipment to provide support to Phlebotomist as necessary.
9. Assures all work areas are maintained in an orderly manner. Performs work within specified time frames.Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments;
delegatesappropriately to ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner. Adapts positively to frequentinterruptions and changes in workload or schedule.
10. In compliance with HIPAA, communicates with other area pharmacies when necessary to assure the continuity of patient’s optimal drug therapy and minimize adverse sequelae. Maintains confidentiality of information related to patients, team members and the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health System
11. Keeps abreast of the current professional literature and attends continuing education programs and conferencesin order to develop expertise in chronic diseases state management and anticoagulation therapy managementMaintains competence required for meeting the therapeutic needs of patients served by UM UCH. Attends trainingprograms, completes all mandatory competence/skills assessment requirements. Reviews literature and othermaterials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy. Demonstrates knowledge of (or proficiency with) references to determine usual dosage, effects of, and monitoring parameters for the safe use of medications.
12. Involved in daily appointment management and follow up to ensure continuity of care and to avoidcircumstances which lead to loss of patient follow up. This is accomplished through the daily surveillance of theUM UCH Hospital Admission Report and the Standing Stone Software Missed Appointment Report.
13. Actively strives to promote and achieve Outpatient Pharmacy Services Departmental Goals and PerformanceImprovement Program to improve services.
14. Fosters a Culture of Excellence atmosphere that contributes to a healing and compassionate environment.Presents a professional appearance and manner to patients, team members and physicians. Presents a professionalappearance and manner to patients, team members and physicians.
15. Demonstrates the ability to address issues/concerns in a group setting using tools and techniques foridentification and resolution of problems. Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate individuals in a positivemanner.
16. Complies with organizational safety and infection control policies to eliminate harm to self, fellow teammembers and patients. Complies with all applicable hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
18. Demonstrates skills and competencies for the following age groups as appropriate;
adjusts techniques to meet age specific needs and uses interpersonal skills congruent to the age/developmental stage of the patient and/orfamily:
Adolescent, Adult, Elderly