Clinical Pharmacist

Work closely with clinical staff in developing patient wellness programs such as smoking cessation programs and asthma classes. Provide clinical guidance of corpsmen and pharmacy technicians and provide input into job performance evaluations. Maintain inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy especially scheduled pharmaceuticals and ensure pharmacy security. Maintain appropriate records and security of all scheduled controlled substances according to applicable regulations. Execute drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary. Utilize pharmacy computer and robotic systems in accordance with MTF protocols. 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 noncompliance abuse and or diversion. Conduct a clinical interview with patient 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 nondrug therapy and provide appropriate written drug information: counsel on selfmonitoring 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 nonpsychotropic medications) as appropriate and ensure the patient receives followup appointment(s) with the appropriate individual(s). Order consults and referrals as appropriate. Participate in an onsite designated Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) telementoring training program. Participate in telementoring telemedicine and teleconsults. Customer Service Accountability Contract employees providing services at NH

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