Pharmacist Clinical Part-Time SHORELINE FIRCREST (2012-10501)
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: State of Washington is at present recruited Pharmacist Clinical Part-Time SHORELINE FIRCREST (2012-10501) right now, this occupation will be delegated in Washington. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Our Vision is: Safe, healthy individuals! , families and communities Our Mission is: The Department of Social and Health Services will improve the safety and health of individuals, families and communities by providing leadership and establishing and participating in partnerships. Our Values are: Excellence in Service Respect Collaboration and Partnership Diversity The Aging and Disabilities Services Administration (ADSA) assists individuals with intellectual disabilities and adults with disabling conditions due to aging, disease or accident, to gain access to the high quality, cost effective supports that they need. There are five organizational divisions within ADSA. This position is within the Division of Developmental Disabilities; Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) located in Shoreline, WA, just north of Seattle. Fircrest RHC is located on a beautiful 80+ acre campus. Fircrest offers free parking, a walking path around campus, and a fitness room available to staff. Our campus is near several restau! rants, shopping locations including Northgate Mall and the Met! ro bus-line.
Fircrest is currently recruiting for a P ermanent Clinical Pharmacist . This position is PART - TIME ; 20 hours per week , with Saturdays and Sundays as regularly scheduled days off . Work hours will occur between 8:00am and 5:00pm and may vary. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL AN ADEQUATE CANDIDATE POOL IS AVAILABLE. THE HIRING MANAGER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE RECRUITMENT AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT INTO THIS POSITION AT ANY POINT AFTER 7 DAYS.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter listed in the "Other Information" section of this publication .
Duties:
SCOPE OF WORK Performs advanced comprehensive consultative and distributive pharmaceutical services to clients with complex medical, developmental, and neurological disorders residing at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) located in Shoreline, Washington.
Provides comprehensive clinical services to the clie! nts and staff of Fircrest School and assists the Pharmacy Director with coordination of the provision of clinical pharmacy services.
ASSIGNED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL: Provides comprehensive, clinically-oriented distributive pharmacy services to the clients. Perform related functions under the general direction of the Pharmacy Director. Works as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to ensure provisions of safe, efficacious, cost-effective, pharmacotherapy based on application of the most current principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics. Review, evaluate and monitor individual client past and present medical regimens, medication usage, drug therapy profess and related clinical date: drug, dose, dosage form, route of administration, administration times, drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, allergies, symptoms, and adverse reaction potential; assess clients; formulate and communicate recommendations for analysis,! monitoring and evaluation; facilitate implementation of recommended ch! anges in individual clients pharmacotherapy regimens when appropriate. Provide pharmacotherapeutic information and client data during monthly SNF reviews, 90-day medication reviews, neurology, psychiatry and other clinics and team meetings. Coordinate and monitor all clients controlled on clozapine and serves as a communication liaison between the consulting psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team. Also serves as coordinator for neurology/psychiatry database to allow evaluation for use of antiepileptic and psychiatric medications, and monitor trends in use of these drugs. Participate in clinical pharmacy related activities including quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, research and publication; monitor and report adverse effects; evaluate and report potential and actual medication errors; critically evaluate drug related medical literature. Communicate effectively with other professional and paraprofessional staff concerning appropriate drug utilization. Provide acc! urate drug information regarding therapeutic, interactions, and adverse effects to medical, nursing and other staff, parents/guardians or other appropriate persons. Precept and mentor pharmacy students on rotation. Participate and support the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T), Pharmacy Services Committee (PSC). Develop, review and maintain policies and procedures related to pharmacy services at Fircrest. DISTRIBUTIVE: Utilize and maintain pharmacy electronic patient profiles; enter medication orders, record fills and credits, and document as required by law. Supervise and coordinate daily technician duties. Perform accurate final checks. Maintain continual pharmacy operations and provide efficient pharmacist support. Monitor and report potential and actual medication errors and adverse effects.
Qualifications:
POSITION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: A valid Washington State License to practice pharmacy or eligibility t! o obtain licensure prior to employment. Permanent appointment will be c! ontingent upon obtaining a valid Washington State License to practice pharmacy within 90 days following appointment. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree or Master of Science (M.S.) degree with clinical emphasis
OR
Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy with Clinical Emphasis, a completed Residency Program in Clinical Pharmacy AND TWO years of clinical consultative pharmacy experience
OR Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy AND the equivalent of FIVE years of clinical pharmacy consultative experience.
Supplemental Information:
Washington State employees enjoy outstanding comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee advisory service; deferred compensation plans; 11 paid holidays; and state retirement plans. NOTE:! This position has been designated emergent under the DSHS Emergency Operations Plan. During a recognized emergency, the duties may be different from normal duties, and will be temporary in nature, lasting only as long as necessary to resume normal operations. Background checks, which may include fingerprinting, are required for employees and applicants considered for selected positions within DSHS. Employees/applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the background check. Failure to do so shall disqualify the applicant from employment in these positions. Information obtained from background checks will not necessarily preclude employment. Work takes place in a 24/7 residential habilitation center serving people with intellectual disabilities. Works with individuals who are intellectually disabled and may exhibit challenging behaviors, clients with a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness, including aggression and/or community protection! issues and/or client with health issues. Maintain all required certifi! cations and other mandatory training including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Upon appointment, employee must have an initial tuberculosis (TB) screening and annually thereafter. **Only on-line applications will be accepted for this position.**
Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the contents of the “work experience†section of your application in NeoGov. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply on-line and complete the entire Application. A resume mailed, emailed, attached or embedded within the application will not substitute for the “work experience†section of the application. Please be thorough in listing your work experience and duties. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for considerat! ion of employment from this requisition.
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (206) 361-3063. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. For questions about this recruitment, contact: Tammy Boerigter at FircrestHumanResources@dshs.wa.gov or by calling (206) 361-3063.
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