This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.


DEPARTMENT: Am/Care Services

SCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week; SHIFT: Variable; Sunday through Saturday, may include working weekends, evenings and nights.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Pharmacy required, Pharm.D. preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of clinical pharmacy residency (with emphasis in Ambulatory Care) preferred, or possess the equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery


CLERICAL SKILLS: Must be able to input prescription labels.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under indirect supervision, provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professional, including managing patient drug therapy, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Performs these duties in the clinical area assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. in Pharmacy required, Pharm.D. preferred
Current CA Registered Pharmacist License
Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency (with emphasis in Ambulatory Care) preferred, or possess the equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery
Must be able to obtain and NPI# within one month of position
Must become BLS certified. ACLS certification may be required in some areas
Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
Working knowledge of aseptic technique and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapy agents.
Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring
Understanding of drug utilization review and drug usage evaluation
Knowledge of Federal and State laws & regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment
Must be able to input prescription labels
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING:N/A

DUTIES: Under the direction of the Department manager or designee, promotes rational and cost-effective Inpatient and Outpatient drug therapy through close participation in the drug therapy decision-making process with assigned physicians and other medical personnel.

Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.

Conducts patient medication history inquires upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.

Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.

Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, sub therapeutic dosage, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.

Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record

Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing.

Provides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.

Provides patient education related to the individual's disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction.

Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided

Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.

Performs other duties required

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibility.


Compliance Accountability
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct ) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.