Description

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the critical role of Clinical Pharmacist for the Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC) located in Clallam Bay, WA. This is a full-time day shift position with Sat/Sun off.

CBCC has an operating capacity of 858 male individuals located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula. Located in Clallam Bay, WA. It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island.

The Clinical Pharmacist supports the agencies mission by enhancing patient health and wellness via evidence-based pharmaceutical care directly to DOC patients receiving clinical services in DOC facilities and in preparation for reentry into the community. The primary objective of this position is to apply these evidence-based practices to better optimize therapeutic outcomes, provide cost-effective pharmacotherapy and educate staff and patients on proper medication utilization; therefore, focusing on best practice patient centered care.

A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

**PLEASE NOTE/TRAVEL INFO: We have a Vanpool incentive available to DOC employees who are eligible for the Clallam Transit Vanpool program commuting to Clallam Bay Corrections Center or the Olympic Corrections Center. Please be sure to ask for details on how to sign up!!**

Application assessment will be ongoing and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Duties

This position is directly responsible for managing pharmaceutical resources in accordance with DOC Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee direction, DOC Health Services Policy, and Federal & State Law.

As the Clinical Pharmacist, duties include:

Working as an active member of a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers within facility patient care areas and across the State to provide evidence-based, patient-centered pharmaceutical clinical care.

• Maintains proficiency in DOC Health Plan provided services and knowledge necessary to provide safe and effective medication therapy, including evidence-based medication treatment, disease management, and legal and regulatory requirements related to pharmacy.
• Collaborates with the clinical team to individualize drug therapies promoting safe, effective, and economical patient care.
• Completes patient assessments, monitoring, and reviews patient health
• records/profiles to identify, prevent or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub therapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication and treatment failures.
• Makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations. Provides comprehensive written and/or oral medication information and patient consultation communication to other healthcare professionals, including literature search and critical evaluation of the involved topic.
• Utilizes the patient health record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with other healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
• 6Works under approved collaborative drug therapy agreements (CDTA) to initiate or adjust therapy to include the ordering and interpretation of laboratory testing.
• Participates in clinic/infirmary rounds and/or conferences with other healthcare professionals. Assesses medication therapy and recommends management solutions as appropriate.
• Actively leads and/or participates in stewardship activities and medication monitoring/management programs such as anticoagulation management, pain management, diabetes care, oncology, antibiotic stewardship, etc.
• Provides patient counseling and education.

Assists the Director of Pharmacy with management of pharmacy related clinical and operational programs. Tasks include:

• Participates in review of Non-Formulary Requests.
• Serves as a pharmacist member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee; attends all scheduled meetings.
• Reviews assigned Formulary sections as assigned for new safety, efficacy and/or cost information and presents to the P&T Committee.
• Develops drug monographs for P&T Committee review of new drug classes or new drugs for addition to the Formulary.
• Assists in the development of medication-specific protocols to guide treatment.
• Provides Health Care Entity oversight of assigned facility as Responsible Pharmacy Manager per WAC 246-945-310.

Coordinates with central pharmacy, facility, and statewide quality teams regarding medication therapy safety issues.

• Identifies high-risk patients and implements interventions to improve quality and safety.
• Participates in the Medication Incident Review process.
• Actively attends local CQIP meetings.
• Provides education in-services to facility health services and other pharmacy staff.

Qualifications

What we need (Required Qualifications):

• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and the equivalent of two years of clinical consultative pharmacy experience.

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 with clinical emphasis and the equivalent of five years of clinical pharmacy consultative experience.

AND

• A valid Washington State Pharmacist License.

Desired Qualifications:

• Pharmacy residency desired.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification in Ambulatory Care, Geriatric Care, Infectious Disease, Oncology, Pharmacotherapy or Psychiatric Pharmacy desired.
• Hospital, Long Term Care or Managed Care Pharmacy experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement:
Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• 
  Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email amberrier@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.