Clinical Float Pharmacist

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Clinical Float Pharmacist

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

SUPERVISED
BY:
Pharmacy Director

SUMMARY:

Fills orders for drugs, monitors patient drug therapies and provides drug information; supervises and directs supportive personnel. Job is performed appropriately for the age population served, as defined in the department's scope of service. Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate from an accredited School of Mandatory one (1) year experience as a practicing Pharmacist. Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in Louisiana.
2. Complete a minimum of 5 approved ACPE units (15 hours of C.E.) each year as a prerequisite for annual renewal of license.
3. Demonstrate good judgment in investigation and resolving problems.
4. Possess the ability to work quickly and accurately.
5. Must be able to work on multi tasks simultaneously.
6. Have an extensive knowledge of drugs, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and drug interactions. 
7. Have the ability to use various types of pharmacy equipment and instruments.
8. Capability to explain medication information to patients as instructed by Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
9. Understand the governmental rules and regulations that apply to the practice of the pharmacy. 
10. The employee must show excellent human relation skills and be able to communicate with a wide variety of educational and cultural background. Must be culturally sensitive.
11. Possess the ability to communicate effectively all levels within the centers and community.
12. Use correct grammatical English and write legibly in order to complete appropriate charting requirements and Mandatory ability to read, write and speak English in order to be able to counsel patients in accordance with OBRA 90.
13. Possess excellent math abilities for pharmaceutical
14. Present a professional image and the ability to maintain the highest level of quality patient and community relations in representing the foundation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all pharmacist functions as detailed in Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Laws and Regulations.
2. Travel between assigned pharmacy locations (Lake Charles, Crowley, Lafayette pharmacy) to provide operational and clinical coverage.
3. Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management (MTM), medication reconciliation, and patient counseling.
4. Support quality improvement, patient safety, and medication-use initiatives.
5. Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy outcomes.
6. Evaluate appropriateness of drug therapy.
7. Verify accuracy, efficacy, and safety of presented prescriptions.
8. Perform comparative reviews of medications prescribed relative to patient's chart.
9. Perform prospective drug utilization reviews and notify practitioners of over or underutilization, therapeutic duplication, drug or disease contraindications, incorrect dose or duration of treatment, drug-allergy interactions, clinical misuse and abuse, etc. 
10. Provide patient education as advised by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
11. Provide more advanced patient education to patients with two or more risk factors for cardiovascular events.
12. Be responsible for manufacturer drug recall communications and returns.
13. Observe prescribing trends and assist in inventory management.
14. Develop and maintain effective communication with center staff and administration.
15. Supervise and be responsible for supportive personnel.  
16. Remain current with developments and trends in the practice of pharmacy.
17. Maintain knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines as published by medical experts.
18. Be receptive and sensitive to patients with socioeconomic challenges.
19. Assist Director of Pharmacy in other pharmacies.

   20. Assist with patient related projects as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.