Clinical Pharmacist - Specialty

Responsibilities

• Understand billing, reimbursement, case management, and other third-party payor requirements/implications for pharmacy products and services.
• Understand the workflow of electronic health record systems in use at CarepathRx
• Assist the physician and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problem or needs.
• Assist the physician and office staff in setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy and establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy.
• Monitor the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data, and other pertinent patient information.
• Communicate the results of therapeutic drug monitoring activities to the physician, nursing and other appropriate personnel. Make appropriate recommendations which are designed to enhance the outcomes associated with drug therapy.
• Provide consultations and answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding and their use.
• Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient/client record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and maintain expected productivity.
• Process and checks all medications prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
• Maintain pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with CarepathRX's Core Values.
• Experience a strong knowledge base in Specialty pharmacy.
• Capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Attend regular staff meetings to gather and disseminate information.
• Establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Meet expectations for customer satisfaction and anticipates customer needs.
• Handle customer complaints in a fair and empathetic manner.
• Cooperate with other staff members when planning and organizing pharmacy services. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Participate in CarepathRx’s Performance Improvement Program.
• Promote CarepathRx culture by providing quality, comprehensive services to all customers through a team approach.
• Assist with development and enforcement of policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe medication use.
• Support the pharmacy's pharmacoeconomic efforts.
• Review the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs.
• Issue controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain records as required by law.
• Assist with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.
• Participate in the development and presentation of orientation, education and training programs to the pharmacy, nursing, and other staff.
• Foster a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members. Work cooperatively with all staff.
• Communicate issues to appropriate persons in a positive manner.
• Act as a resource for clinical pharmacy staff.
• Prioritize required activities. Understand and adhere to all applicable State, local and federal laws and /or regulations, company policies and procedures, external accreditation / review standards. Strive to achieve cost effectiveness in all areas (including purchasing /inventory control, staffing, delivery services) Maximize the efficiency and productivity of the pharmacy and delivery operations. Coordinate and facilitate new referrals/admissions through collaboration with nursing, admissions, operations and sterile products. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) required.
• 2+ years of previous experience in specialty pharmacy services is preferred.
• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Demonstrate ability to solve problems and supervise technical and support staff.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Clearly and effectively communicates both verbally and in writings.
• Communicates in a timely manner and is capable of active listening.
• Receptive to new ideas and view of others. Adaptable to fast paced and often evolving environment.
• Licenses and Certifications Pharmacist.
• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Certification in Specialty is preferred.