Clinical Pharmacist – VytlOne Specialty Pharmacy

Job Description:

• Interpret and fill drug orders accurately and timely
• Ensures the appropriateness of all medication orders, new prescriptions or refills, in reference to the client’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by a review of the active medication profile, provider notes, and available pertinent laboratory information.
• Conduct/Review Drug Utilization Reviews to check for drug duplication, interactions or allergies.
• Review non-formulary drug requests using predetermined criteria.
• Review prior authorization requests using predetermined criteria.
• Maintain current knowledge of drug therapies and drug reactions and interactions by reading professional literature, attending seminars and through professional affiliations.
• Contact and confer with physicians regarding questions or irregularities with prescription practice whenever safety or established alternatives have not been utilized.
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness.
• Documents / maintains initial patient assessments, reassessments and care management plans in the electronic patient management program, e.g., Asembia, CPR Plus.
• Provide drug information to meet the needs of medical and nursing staff members through direct contact or in-service programs.
• Provide patient information and counseling.
• Participate as an active member and facilitator in process improvement teams.
• Prepare provider newsletters or articles to keep providers updated.
• Provide individual and group training, in-services and other consultations to unit staff and providers to optimize therapy.
• Work with medical directors and staff in developing and carrying out various clinical initiatives.
• Generate and review standard monthly and quarterly reports, as required.
• Attend and participate in other programs, committees, meetings, and functions as required.
• Assist in the development of clinical, utilization management, ad hoc and production reports and programs.
• Assist in formulary, rebate analyses and pharmacoeconomic studies and initiatives.
• Perform retrospective drug utilization review: identify drug, physician, and patient utilization trends; make interventions as appropriate; monitor and document outcomes.
• Assist in the generation, maintenance, and distribution of formulary alternative lists, maintenance drug lists, and new drug to market lists.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in the routine performance of their duties.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Performance Improvement Program.
• Assist in overseeing clinical procedures.
• Member of the Rare and Orphan Care Team.
• Complete facility audits as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
• Comply with VytlOne’s Ethical Business Conduct policy and VytlOne’s Compliance Program.
• Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.
• Complete required training, as assigned, within the established timeframes.

Requirements:

• Residency or 2 years post-graduate practice experience in similar roles or equivalent demonstrated experience in a large organized health care system pharmacy strongly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, strong leadership, team building abilities, and effective interpersonal communication.
• BS or Pharm. D. from an approved school of pharmacy.
• Current unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state of employment is required.
• May be required to be licensed or become licensed in other states as needed.
• Ability to organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with professional staff and the general public.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering clinical operations and procedures, implementing policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• General knowledge of quality improvement principles and procedures.

Benefits:

• $850 individual, annual medical deductible
• $25 office visit copays
• Low biweekly premiums
• Company paid basic life/AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Rx, dental, vision, short-term disability, and FSA
• Employer-matched 401k Plan
• Industry leading PTO plan
• And more!