Clinical Pharmacist - Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Specialty
Company: CARLE
Location: Urbana
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
The psychiatric/behavioral health pharmacist is responsible for the
provision of pharmaceutical care by working collaboratively with a
multidisciplinary health care team to promote appropriate treatment
for acute and chronic psychiatric, behavioral health and related
neurologic disorders. The pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical
care to patients in the inpatient and ambulatory settings, in
accordance with clinical guidelines, current literature, and
pharmacy policies and procedures. This clinical pharmacist will
collaborate with the psychiatric and behavioral health providers to
ensure appropriate treatment for all inpatient and clinic
settings.Involved in development, implementation and evaluation of
psychiatric and behavioral health patient care pharmacy
services.Collaborate with the psychiatric and behavioral health
team to provide appropriate and cost effective pharmaceutical care
to all patients in the hospital and clinic settingsProvide
comprehensive medication managment including conducting thorough
medication reconciliation, performing clinical interventions,
working to reduce polypharmacy, reduce and identify adverse drug
reactions, and refer patients to pertinent clinics (i.e.
anticoagulation).Performs medication utilization reviews.Serves as
drug information resource for other healthcare providers and
departments.Serve as a subject matter expert for various committee
or subcommittees requiring pharmacy knowledge.Maintains current
knowledge of and ensures compliance with government and commercial
regulations.Conduct comprehensive medication reviews at the request
of provider.Precept pharmacy residents and studentsAssist in
training of new employees as assignedOther duties as assignedDrug
Information Management: Educate other healthcare professionals on
changes in medication therapy guidelines and pertinent clinical
trialsPatient counselingWork closely with providers and other
healthcare workers to ensure medication lists are accurate and
completeEvaluate and initiate cost savings strategies for the
designated sitesProvide psychiatric, behavioral health, and other
pharmacy related clinical consultations as requiredAssist in the
development of clinical guidelines and smart sets as related to
appropriate behavioral medication therapy
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Clinical Pharmacist - Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Specialty, Healthcare , Urbana, Illinois
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