Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist provides and coordinates comprehensive pharmaceutical care services to patients of Nufactor Pharmacy that include but are not limited to overseeing monitoring preparing dispensing and documenting all aspects of their prescribed medication therapy; serve as a resource for clinical information; oversee the patient care related information entered in the pharmacy system of record; ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements in addition to all Federal State and local laws and regulations.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Prepare label and dispense medications accurately for patients in accordance with prescribers prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal State and local laws and regulations in addition to regulatory agency standards and requirements pertaining to the dispensing of medications ancillary supplies Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and the maintenance of required records.
• Review and monitor patients medication therapy and orders for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status; reassess update and review patient care plans and medication list as appropriate; advise patient care team members of issues with or possible enhancements to patients medication therapy including ancillary supplies.
• Facilitate the clinical intake process by ensuring accurate patient information collection and coordinating with other departments to support timely access to services.
• Coordinate all aspects of pharmacy patient care including medication management dispensing and shipping activities to ensure timely accurate and compliant delivery of therapies that optimize patient outcomes and support organization standards. Supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel who assist in the ordering receiving preparation maintenance and dispensing of medications ancillary supplies and DME.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff by giving directions and keeping people on-task.
• Play an active role in patient education and engage patients in the understanding of their medications and the impact it has on their disease state.
• Serve as a central resource to internal and external staff for information on clinical pharmacy issues by providing concise applicable comprehensive and timely responses to requests.
• Participate in pharmacy on-call schedule including holidays.
• Participate in all pharmacy inventory counts.
• Assist in creating and/or updating departmental policies and procedures as necessary.
• Ensure pharmacy is on track with departmental/operation processes and liaising with other departments as needed.
• Conduct special projects when requested by management.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and maintain knowledge of therapy by reading/reviewing literature maintaining continuing education requirements and attending in-services seminars conferences or other educational opportunities.
• Attend job-related trainings and seminars as requested.

General Responsibilities:

• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures Federal and State regulations and laws.
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Understand and internalize the Companys purpose.
• Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress timetables and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name title or other respectful identifier and; respect the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury safety hazard or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Knowledge Skills and Experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an approved program by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).

Required Knowledge:

• • Working knowledge of State Federal The Joint Commission and URAC guidelines/regulations/laws.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing requirements and federal/state regulations and laws.

Preferred Knowledge:

• • Knowledge of infusion related medication supplies and durable medical equipment (DME).
  • Knowledge of The Joint Commission and URAC requirements and standards.

Preferred Experience:

• • Prior experience in the treatment and care of patients with immune deficiency bleeding disorders or other areas of specialty pharmacy.
  • Minimum one (1) year of hospital or infusion-based pharmacy experience including a thorough knowledge of intravenous admixture aspects and/or clinical components of home infusion therapy.
  • Proactive approach to managing workload able to multi-task and handle frequent interruptions.
  • Able to prioritize work and make decisions independently and effectively often quickly in response to dynamic patient needs.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally and successfully with patients teammates and management.
  • Able to work as part of a team including on-site and remote teammates.
  • Display excellent judgment on a consistent basis with sound decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality to the level of required HIPAA standards.

Required Skills:

• • Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills in resolving complex discrepancies.
  • Keep up to date on medications therapies and common disease states treated by Nufactor by reading/reviewing literature continuing education courses and attending in-services seminars conferences or other educational opportunities.
  • Intermediate level of understanding and use of computers applications that include Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel) and internet technologies.
  • Operate office equipment which includes computer scanner printer copier and phones.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Work with a high degree of accuracy in an organized detail-oriented manner with appropriate follow-up as required.

Professional Certification:

• • Full current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state which the pharmacy is located.
  • Full current and unrestricted NABP based license to reciprocate to all states that are required for patient care and strategic business needs as directed by management.

o California Only a non NABP based California license that was issued prior to January 1 2004 may be considered.

• • Certification as an Immune Globulin Certified Pharmacist (IgCP) must be obtained within two (2) years of employment and must meet ongoing requirements to maintain certification.
  • Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) preferred but not required.

Physical requirements

Vision hearing speech movements requiring the use of wrists hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position as scheduled. Must have the ability to lift and maneuver items of at least 20 lbs. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working conditions include normal office setting.

Mental Demands

Learning thinking concentration and the ability to work under pressure particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.

Direct Reports

No

EEO Statement

FFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race color religion national origin physical or mental disability gender age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.