Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description



OVERVIEW OF POSITION:



The direct patient care pharmacist integrates as a member of the care team within the physician practice. The pharmacist is responsible to manage patients drug therapy to ensure optimal, cost effective care delivery and improve health outcomes. This role may involve multiple clinic locations.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



* Performs comprehensive medication reviews, utilizing MTM platforms where feasible

* Works collaboratively with providers to adjust drug therapy as allowed per state regulatory agencies

* Participates in clinic team huddles, meetings, and patient discussions

* Consults with provider in the management of chronic disease states

* Provides disease state education for patients and teammates on appropriate use of medications and self-management individually and in a group setting

* Provides post-discharge medication reconciliation for all transitions of care

* Documents all activity within clinic EHR and other required tracking systems

* Supports CMS Stars quality measures for clinic and Medicare Advantage programs

* Implements population health strategy at the patient level

* Other duties as assigned



EDUCATION:



* B.S. OR PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

* Current active license in good standing with appropriate state Board of Pharmacy

* Additional certification/licensure preferred



EXPERIENCE:



* Minimum 2+ years experience as a practicing pharmacist or completion of a residency program.

* Experience in managing drug therapy for patients with chronic conditions preferred



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:



* Excellent organization and communication (verbal and written) skills

* Ability to work in a team environment and support common goals

* Strong attention to detail; able to concentrate without distraction in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, anticipate and solve problems

* Competent at the intermediate level or higher with MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point

* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred



COVID-19 WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT: You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting or other company location.



COVID-19 SYMPTOM SCREENING / PRECAUTIONS



If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms, using the Protect Well mobile app, Interactive Voice Response, ( i.e. entering your symptoms via phone system) or another approved United Health Group approved symptom screener. When in a Optum FL building employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders.



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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum and its affiliated medical practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.