Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

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Job Title: Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Department: Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) Location: 100 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY Hours Per Week: 40 hours: Schedule: Full-time, Days: This position will be employed by the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, INC. (GRIPA). GRIPA was founded in 1996 as a unique collaboration between hospitals and physicians, for the purpose of simultaneously improving the quality and efficiency of health care. This position will not be employed by Rochester Regional Health (RRH). SUMMARY: An Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for promoting rational, cost-effective prescribing of drug therapy by working with patients and physicians (both GRIPA and non-GRIPA providers). The Pharmacist will also enhance and support patient education activities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy and identify and resolve medication related issues. Design and individualize drug and non-drug therapies in the management of ambulatory disease states. Provide drug information and pharmacy resources to physicians and their staff, and other healthcare professionals...