Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

This is a remote position.

Job Summary

The clinical pharmacist telepharmacy provides timely, accurate, and complete pharmaceutical care which includes performing daily pharmacist functions using standard techniques and procedures to process written and electronic medication orders issued by physicians and other qualified providers.  This individual provides drug information, keeps pertinent records, oversees medication preparation and protects the well-being of patients by monitoring for adverse reactions, allergies, appropriate use and appropriate doses of ordered medications.  The clinical staff telepharmacist uses clinical skills to monitor medication selection and dosage by order of the prescriber or approved medical staff protocols. The individual communicates with site staff when indicated for clarifications, dosage adjustments, lab monitoring and drug therapy recommendations. The role requires knowledge of a pharmacist scope of practice, current state requirements, other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to medication order processing.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews, verifies and interprets all physician orders received using the patient profile.  Screens all medication orders for optimal medication usage and intervenes when appropriate within the standards of the clinical programs and client hospital protocols. This includes monitoring for medication allergies, drug interactions, renal and hepatic function, age-appropriate drug selection and dosage, duplicated orders, injectable compatibilities, concentrations, and administration rates.
• Uses pharmacokinetic skills to determine dosing and to monitor patients’ responses to selected drugs under order of the prescriber or by approved medical staff protocols in order to assure safe and consistent use of designated drugs.
• Participates in continued education in pharmacy practice in order to meet regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Supports and assists in meeting client hospital goals and specifications for order entry/verification, medication preparation and clinical programs.
• Reviews, understands, and responds as appropriate in a timely manner to communication from System Director, Manager(s), and/or Supervisor(s) of Telepharmacy and from client hospital liaisons.
• Gives thorough, concise communication reports at time of order review or otherwise when appropriate detailing incomplete assignments and potential patient concerns to monitor in order to ensure continuity of medication therapy.
• Assures that all orders are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Investigates and reports identified adverse drug events and medication errors.
• Provides appropriate information regarding drug therapy when consulted
• Participates in continuous quality improvement programs as required.
• Maintains accurate records of orders processed and interventions performed.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the Director, Managers or Supervisors of Telepharmacy in accordance with established client hospital policies and requirements of accrediting bodies.
• Works effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships. Strong team orientation, collaborates to achieve common goals that contribute to the overall successes of the organization.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the organization's mission, vision and values through demonstrated behaviors.

• Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Three years of hospital pharmacy experience as a pharmacist
• Broad knowledge of pharmacy practice in an acute care hospital setting including a working knowledge of (but not limited to) IV fluids, sterile admixtures, total parenteral nutrition, narcotic and cardiac infusions, IV antibiotics, and chemotherapy. 
• Effective communication and problem solving techniques.
• Ability to work with others as part of a patient care team.
• Application of standards from regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations. 
• Operational knowledge of inpatient, and outpatient pharmacy practice and distributions systems.                             
• Current dispensing and clinical practice techniques, principles, and practices. 
• Knowledge of drug utilization review, quality improvement techniques, and pharmacy automation.  
• Current dispensing and clinical practice techniques, principles, and practices. 
• Interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills. 
• Customer service orientation. 
• Ability to work under stress with frequent interruptions. 
• Training will be supplied as needed for electronic health record system and hospitals processes and practices
• Additional licensure as a pharmacist in the state(s) assigned as required.

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