Position Summary
LMFM is seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focused Part-Time Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services, medication consultation, and prescription reviews. The Clinical Pharmacist will work closely with patients and healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective, and appropriate medication use.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical pharmacy consulting to patients, providers, and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy, drug interactions, dosing, and appropriate medication use.
- Conduct medical and clinical reviews of prescriptions to assess appropriateness, safety, dosage, drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, and potential medication-related problems.
- Review patient medication profiles and identify opportunities to improve medication effectiveness, safety, and adherence.
- Collaborate with prescribers and other healthcare professionals regarding medication recommendations and therapy adjustments.
- Counsel patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, precautions, and adherence.
- Identify and resolve prescription-related issues before medications are dispensed.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations regarding drug selection, dosing, and therapeutic alternatives when appropriate.
- Document clinical interventions, consultations, and recommendations accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies.
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives related to medication safety and clinical pharmacy services.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or equivalent pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the applicable state.
- Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and prescription review.
- Excellent communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and sound clinical judgment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Previous clinical pharmacy, medication therapy management, or prescription-review experience preferred.