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St. Luke's Health System Pharmacist - Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Clinical in Boise, Idaho
Overview
St. Luke’s Health System in Boise is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Clinical team.
Position Summary
The MTM Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing personalized and patient-centered MTM services for the purpose of optimizing medication therapy to improve clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes. The MTM Clinical Pharmacist participates in diverse services including comprehensive medication reviews, targeted interventions, adherence monitoring interventions, cost-effective interventions, transitions in care, and post-discharge medication reconciliations to achieve these outcomes.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and St. Luke’s Integrated Health Technologies (IHT) to lead efforts that support the expansion of MTM services and post-discharge medication reconciliations
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews of patients' medication regimensAssess patients' health conditions, medical history, medication list and lifestyle to identify potential medication-related problems
Collaborate with patients and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care and transitions of careevelop and implement personalized medication therapy plans to optimize effectiveness and minimize medication side effects
Provide patient education on proper medication use, potential medication side effects, and lifestyle modifications
Monitor patients' responses to medication therapy and make necessary recommendations to patients and providers for adjustments
Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and communications
Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives related to medication management and patient outcomes
Participate in continuous professional development to stay informed about new medications and healthcare trends
Develop protocols for application within the outpatient pharmacy setting in alignment with expansion of MTM clinical services
Serve as a role model and mentor to technicians, students, residents and other healthcare practitioners
Provide resources for cost-effectiveness and/or financial assistance as neededPerform other duties, responsibilities and clinical expansion opportunities as assigned
Qualifications
Degree from an accredited pharmacy program
Valid Idaho Pharmacist License
Must meet St. Luke’s credentialing requirements for MTM services within six (6) months of starting
Preferred qualifications
One (1) year experience in MTM or completion of formal MTM training course
Current Board Certification in Medication Therapy Management
Residency in MTM or Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (PGY-1 or PGY-2)
What’s in it for you
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
Default: Location : City Boise
Category Pharmacy
Work Unit Pharmacy Administration System Office
Position Type Part-Time
Work Schedule DAY
Requisition ID 2024-84111
Default: Location : Location US-ID-Boise
Work Location : Name 800 E Park Blvd, Boise, St. Luke's Plaza 4