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Shields Health Solutions · 1 day ago

Clinical Pharmacist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$122K/yr - $128K/yr

1+ years exp

Shields Health Solutions is dedicated to improving patient care through integrated support. The Clinical Pharmacist will develop personalized relationships with patients and prescribers, ensuring medication adherence and promoting evidence-based care.

BiopharmaHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)Licensed PharmacistSpecialty medication pharmacologyMedication therapy management (MTM)EMR evaluationDatabase applicationsEmpathyCommunication skillsLeadership skillsAttention to detailTeam playerOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsConfidentiality

Required

Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree and be a licensed Pharmacist

Education: PharmD or equivalent advanced degree required

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

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

Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator

Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data

Preferred

1+ years' experience is strongly preferred but not required

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

Knowledge using EPIC/QS1/WILLOW software a plus