Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist
Job Purpose:
Provide integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a "hands-on"
approach to improve the quality of patient care. This is accomplished by
developing personalized relationships with patients and prescribers to improve
medication adherence and promote evidence-based care.
Job Duties:
* Reviewing and interpreting clinician's patient care note/assessments for
supportive clinical data needed for prior authorization approvals and
development of care plan recommendations.
* Develop and refine disease and drug specific clinical protocol to maximize
patient adherence and promote evidence-based cost-effective care.
* Monitor on-going patient adherence (PDC reports, patient assessment data, and
mobile platform data) across all sites and disease categories with focus on
oncology and other specialty specific disease states.
* Evaluation of EMR to review: drug and disease interaction, medication
selection, labs/vitals, allergies, RX orders/renewals and direct MD
communication, and other relevant information important to maximize
medication adherence and optimize patient outcomes.
* Recommending alternative therapeutic drug regimens and disease specific
treatments according to guidelines as appropriate.
* Monitor and evaluate therapies for side effects or other medication related
issues, recommend drug therapy changes to prescribers as appropriate.
* Medication therapy management (MTM): including reviewing and monitoring of
medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence based therapy as
indicated, documenting interventions; assessing patient adherence rates.
* Clinical interventions including but are not limited to comprehensive
pharmacist consultation, motivational interviewing/coaching, drug regimen
optimization, medication reconciliation, medication lists or reminders,
medication synchronization, coordinate home nurse visits, transitions between
liaison/PSC, use of mobile app or other technologies.
- Productivity monitoring and reporting weekly stats for growth development
- Overseeing tech's daily activities and verification for accuracy on: delivery
coordination slips, prior authorizations submitted, ongoing PA log activity
and proactive management care utilization within each specialty as per
protocol.
* Identifying and resolving insurance related issues, recognizing situations
where financial assistance can be applied.
* Supervising communication of support personnel compliant with HIPPA rules and
regulations;
* Maintaining current registration and all remote pharmacist activity to comply
with local, state and federal drug laws as regulated by each state board of
pharmacy and the DEA.
* Direct communication with other health professionals as necessary regarding
patient care;
* Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training
pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, and health care professionals;
- Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications;
- Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased
productivity, quality, and customer-service standards;
- Assist with research projects and peer reviewing articles as needed.
- Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implements
change;
- Actively participates in process improvement initiatives;
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential;
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations;
- Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company;
- Other duties as assigned;
Skills: Analyze information, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal and
written communication skills, have deep knowledge of specialty medication
pharmacology, local/state/federal pharmacy regulations, able to manage
processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, excellent leader and
manager of people, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive,
quality focused and attention to detail. Must be computer literate with
proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as:
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.(***Knowledge using EPIC/QS1/WILLOW
software a plus***) Must have the ability to identify barriers to medication
adherence and implement and monitor plans to improve medication adherence. The
ability to motivate and coach patients to help them achieve better outcomes and
identify goals of therapy.
Traits: Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality
focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator
Other: Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and
communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals
with highly sensitive and private data
Specialties: Knowledge of complex/chronic diseases states and therapies used
within specialty pharmacy: Oncology, Transplant, Hepatitis C, Infectious Disease
- including HIV), Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, GI disorders
- including IBD), Cystic Fibrosis, Psoriasis, Hyperlipidemia and many various
inflammatory conditions (including Lupus) preferred.
Experience/ Education:
Required Licensure/Certification: Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy
(PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree and be a licensed Pharmacist
Years of Experience: 1+ years' experience is strongly preferred but not
required. Should additional licensure need to be obtained, the applicant will
commit to obtaining the required licensure within a mutually agreed upon
timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting these requirements.
Education: PharmD or equivalent advanced degree required
Job Salary: An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between
$122,000 and $128,000 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if
applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic
location, and other factors permitted by law
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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication,
documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and
web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an
assessment as part of the pre-employment process.
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area