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CareOregon · 3 weeks ago

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist- 9 Month Temporary Position

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$152K/yr - $186K/yr

2+ years exp

CareOregon is a healthcare organization that focuses on providing quality care and services. They are seeking an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy benefits and improve patient care through clinical and educational interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct quality improvement programs related to the pharmacy program

Develop and implement clinical educational programs to improve drug utilization and quality

Develop and conduct educational initiatives to improve prescribing patterns for quality and/or cost opportunities to support sustainable cost trends with the highest quality

Develop and critically evaluate pharmacy claim data analysis/reports in support of specific projects or program objectives

Develop and conduct retrospective drug use reviews

Leading the design, development, and implementation of quality improvement initiatives related to the pharmacy program will be an important aspect of this position

Review medication prior authorization requests and appeals as assigned

Review and refine policies and procedures regarding Pharmacy Department functions including medication therapy management, DUR programs, medication prior authorization, and others as applicable

Use an evidence-based process to perform new drug reviews, and to develop formulary recommendations and drug use criteria for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and other pharmacy program activities as assigned

Assess, review and respond to federal and state regulatory requirements/audits of the pharmacy benefit

Consult with clinicians and pharmacists to resolve pharmacy benefit issues

Precept pharmacy students and residents

Critically evaluate drug therapy regimens for patients enrolled in the care coordination program and assist with developing treatment plans

Provide medication therapy management (MTM) services

Utilize technology platforms to document and to meet MTM objectives

Monitor MTM objectives and high-risk population outcomes in partnership with the pharmacy benefit coordinator to provide oversight

Perform medication reviews and other tasks as assigned to meet plan quality metrics

Qualification

Pharmacy benefit managementClinical pharmaceutical knowledgeMedication therapy managementEvidence-based medicineProject managementCustomer service skillsManage multiple tasksCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWork independently

Required

Minimum Graduate of an accredited pharmacy program

Current (or eligible) unrestricted licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Oregon

Advanced pharmacy training (PharmD, residency, fellowship, board certification or master's degree in related discipline)

Practical experience with minimum 2 years as a clinical pharmacist in pharmaceutical care management in an ambulatory care or other clinical setting (which can include residency experience)

Knowledge of the principles of managed care, pharmacy benefit management, pharmaceutical reimbursement, and pharmaceutical utilization

Must have comprehensive, clinical pharmaceutical knowledge base

Ability to critically evaluate clinical pharmaceutical and medical literature and apply principles of evidence-based medicine

Ability to design and review pharmacy claims analysis/reports according to specific project requirements

Must be highly motivated and have the ability to work independently

Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and consensus-build

Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills

Propose and implement process improvements

Meet deadlines for completion of workload

Maintain agreed upon work schedule

Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork

Provide cross-training on specific job responsibilities

Meet identified business goals that contribute to departmental goals

Follow established departmental policies and procedures

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions

Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress

Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day

Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or pinch small objects for at least 1-3 hours/day

Preferred

Previous experience in managed care and project management

PGY1 residency training

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account(s)

Lifestyle spending account

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Discounts

Multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.)

Strong retirement plan with employer contributions

PTO

Paid State Sick Time

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Jury duty

Bereavement leave