Clinical Pharmacist Telepharmacy

The clinical pharmacist telepharmacy provides timely, accurate, and complete pharmaceutical care which includes performing daily pharmacist functions using standard techniques and procedures to process written and electronic medication orders issued by physicians and other qualified providers. This individual provides drug information, keeps pertinent records, oversees medication preparation and protects the well-being of patients by monitoring for adverse reactions, allergies, appropriate use and appropriate doses of ordered medications. The clinical staff telepharmacist uses clinical skills to monitor medication selection and dosage by order of the prescriber or approved medical staff protocols. The individual communicates with site staff when indicated for clarifications, dosage adjustments, lab monitoring and drug therapy recommendations. The role requires knowledge of a pharmacist scope of practice, current state requirements, other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to medication order processing.