Family Medicine Physician Job at Adelante Healthcare in Surprise, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for assessing patients, initiate and adjust medications, and monitor and treat disease states across multiple disciplinary fields.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an ACPE – accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree
• Current Arizona State Board of Pharmacy License in good standing
• Certification to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Health Care Professionals (CPR) and AED
• Valid Arizona Driver’s
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations

POSITION REPONSIBILITIES

• Advise on medication therapies for patients
• Ensure therapies are safe, appropriate, and cost-effective
• Evaluate and order pertinent laboratory work
• Refill, monitor, and adjust medications as needed
• Provide education to patients
• Discuss adverse effects, disease progression, and potential lifestyle changes during visit
• Ensure that patient understands how to appropriately take/use medications
• Counsel patients on medications and adverse effects
• Clinical consultations with practitioners, recommending therapies and monitoring plans as needed
• Address patient concerns
• Identify any medical conditions not addressed by primary care team
• Refer patient to appropriate available programs
• Consult with providers and nursing staff
• Medication reconciliation
• Medication therapy management
• Ensure cost-effective medication is available and in use
• Identify and provide resolution for instances where cost-effective medication is available to patients
• Education and communication with staff and providers on cost-effective medication and medical therapies when available
• Contribute to effective department operations
• Document financial impact of clinical activities
• Monitor performance
• Assist in writing and implementing policies and procedures
• Prepare reports as requested
• Travel to multiple sites to assist across all Adelante pharmacies
• Other duties as requested or assigned

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)

All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.