Clinical Advisory Pharmacist
Listed 07 Sep 2024
We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified person to join our team in the role of Clinical Advisory Pharmacist. The overall objective of this role is to achieve health gains for the enrolled population of East Auckland by providing a Medicines Management programme in primary care linked to community care settings. The aim is to optimise medication usage across the greater patient population with attention to patients who have chronic disease or complex medication programmes who may benefit from additional support.
The opportunity
This is a permanent, part-time role of 24 hours per week where you will work with patients, whānau and our GPs to deliver a clinical pharmacist service for our practices to support individuals and their families. The role will involve:
- Medicines management and optimisation to improve medicines-related health outcomes.
- Clinical evaluation and management of medication use with respect to identification of potential or experienced risks of medication.
- Assessment of continued appropriateness for patient taking into account best practice, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.
- Medication reconciliation.
- Working with the patient and whanau to enable greater understanding of medication, impacts on their health and wellbeing and benefits of adherence.
As a key member of the East Health team, along with other clinical professionals, you will be contributing to the combined team knowledge and support for the wellbeing of our East Auckland community. In return for your professional skills, caring and innovative outlook, we’ll provide you with an environment that allows you to professionally and personally flourish.