Role & Scope of a PCN Clinical Pharmacist

What is a Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist?

A primary care clinical pharmacist (PCCPs) collaborates with patients and the primary care team in a clinical setting to identify and resolve actual and potential drug therapy problems through provision of comprehensive medication management. The PCCP, along with the primary care team, optimizes drug therapy outcomes for the patient.

Role Overview

As a PCN Clinical Pharmacist, your responsibilities may include:

• Utilizing your specialized training to ensure the safety and effectiveness of patient medications
• Collaborating with the Patient Medical Home (PMH) care team to engage with patients, thoroughly assess their health needs, and address any questions they may have
• Not dispensing medications directly
• Coordinating with the dispensing pharmacist and pharmacy to manage prescriptions
• Ensuring that patient interactions are conducted with the highest level of dignity and respect, and that care is provided in a manner that is secure and reassuring to the patient

As a PCN Clinical Pharmacist, you may assist patients with the following:

• Management of multiple drug therapies or health conditions
• Optimization of drug therapy for chronic disease
• Addressing concerns related to polypharmacy
• Evaluation and management of medication allergies or adverse reactions
• Improvement of sub-optimal drug therapy outcomes
• Navigation of complexities arising from self-treatment, including supplements
• Resolution of any medical complexities, issues, or concerns
• Initiating or discontinuing medications
• Support following recent hospital discharge
• Assistance with transitioning to a new healthcare provider
• Management of complex or high-cost drug therapies