Responsible for providing the prospective evaluation and monitoring of drug therapy and make patient specific recommendations to improve pharmacotherapy outcomes for patients with specific disease states, or patients assigned to a Primary Care Provider within Penn State.  Provide education regarding drug therapy to health care professionals, patients and caregivers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Resource will be located in ASB
• Will review patient charts based off of patient lists showing noncompliance with medication adherence
• Will partner with physician, and work with patient to address barriers (via telephone, or portal message).
• Some opportunity for face-to-face review with patient if practice site has space.
• Will recommend to physician alternative medications based on collaboration with payors and best practices.
• Will require documentation with in the EMR and communication with care team
• Must be comfortable working collaboratively as part of a care team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy required.
• ASHP-Accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or 3 years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience required.
• Active and valid PA licensure or eligibility as a Pharmacist required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize and organize daily activities to meet patient care needs required.
• Effective verbal communication skills, time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities required.
• Ability to analyze clinical data and perform calculations.
• Computer and Microsoft Office skills required.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy required.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills required.
• Effective mentoring and precepting abilities required.

If chosen for this position, you may be required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report.  This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.  All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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