Position: Staff Pharmacist
Company: Walgreens Option Care
Location: Kennewick, WA

Reports to: Director of Pharmacy

Position Scope:
The clinical pharmacist I is a licensed professional who is responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to Option Care patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Option Care, pharmacy practice professional standards, and applicable regulatory entities. This is an entry level position into the practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting. The clinical staff pharmacist I coordinates patient services with the Nursing Department, monitors patient progress towards goals and educates patients, caregivers, staff, and other professionals regarding appropriate medication use.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
• Licensed and in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
• Experience with and knowledge of sterile IV admixture procedures
• Excellence communication skills, flexibility and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Self-directed with excellent time management skills and able to work independently
• Current valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance
• Ability to get to the job site
• Ability to work under stressful conditions

• Prior home care and/or hospital experience
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate residency program

Tasks and Standards for Position:
Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities.
      Chooses daily activities so that they reflect a priority on the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Arranges work activities so that the pharmaceutical-
      care needs of patients are met.
Maximize work efficiency through the use of computers and other technologies.
      Effectively use computers and admixture devices to increase efficiency in performing practice responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality of patients and proprietary information
      Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information.
Speak knowledgeably of the scope of services that are available through Option Care
      Description of available services is accurate.
Determine the suitability of individual patients for home care
      Collect and organize all patient-specific information needed to determine the suitability of patients for home care. Assess patients' suitability for
      home care in accordance with Option Care's policies. Medical condition and prescribed medication therapy suitable for home care services and
      prognosis with clearly defined outcome goals.
Design, recommend, monitor and evaluate patient-specific pharmacy care plans for the pharmacotherapy of home care patients. When appropriate, makes suitable recommendations for modifications in the prescribed medication therapy or monitoring parameters for a home care patient
      Collect and organize patient-specific information needed to prevent, detect and resolve medication-related problems and to make appropriate
      medication therapy recommendations. Appropriate monitoring parameters are identified for each patient. Complete nutritional assessment of
      patients and make appropriate recommendation.
Modify the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and other pertinent patient-specific information
      Competent in use of pharmacokinetic principals and formulas. Competent in assessing patient laboratory values.
Provide medication-use education to Option Care staff, other professionals, home care patients and/or their caregivers
      Use effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to home care patients and/or their caregivers.
Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patient-care settings.
      Use a systematic procedure to communicate pertinent patient information to and from the home and other patient-care settings.
Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following Option Care's policies and procedures
      Accurately calibrate equipment. Prepare medications so they are appropriately concentrated, without incompatibilities, stable, and appropriately
      stored. Adhere to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. Prepare labels that conform to the organization's policies and procedures.
      Medication contains all necessary and/or appropriate ancillary labels. Inspects the final medication before dispensing. Assure presence of
      authorization to dispense. Comply with state/federal laws and USP standards, including Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled
      substance regulations set forth by the state and the DEA. Comply with policies regarding the perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics,
      controlled substances, and other medications subject to diversion.
Manage the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration equipment and medication-related equipment used in the management of home care patients
      Accurately program, maintain, and give advice to others on the use and maintanence of all medication administration and medication-related equipment used by Option Care.
Participate in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents and equipment error and/or failures
      Accurately completed QAR documents according to the Option Care policy. Monitor and report discrepancies in perpetual inventory systems for
      schedule II narcotics and other medications subject to diversion.
Provide concise, applicable, and timely response to requests for drug information from health care providers and home care patients
      Formulate responses to drug information requests based on analysis of the literature. Attends educational seminars or participates in other CEU
      opportunities in order to promote professional competency and comply with state mandated CEU requirements.
Participate in Option Care's Performance Improvement Program. Contribute to the achievement of Option Care's goals through effectively participating in or leading committees and informal work groups.
      Use group participation skills when workings as a member of a committee or informal work group. Participates actively and positively on at least
      one committee. Accurately identifies opportunities for improvement.
Manage the use of investigational drug products according to established regulations and OPtion Care policies and procedures. Utilize pharmacy support personnel effectively.
      Prioritize the workload and organize the workflow, taking into account available resources. Needed work is accomplished in the time available.
      Ensure the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support personnel.
Participate in on-call responsibilities of the pharmacy department.
      Provide reliable pharmacy services when scheduled to be on-call.
Maintain a professional image.
      Dresses in attire that convey a professional image. Consistently maintain personal self-control and professional decorum.
In all activities comply with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Accept other responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the Director of Pharmacy

Contact Information:
Christine WIlson
email: Christine.wilson@walgreens.com
847.315.4844