You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Schedule: M-F 9a-6p CST

Remote

Pay: $60 / hour

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to conduct telephonic medication consultations, focusing on annual medication reviews, patient assessment and counseling, and the identification of potential drug interactions. This role involves pharmacotherapy assessments, addressing medication adherence barriers, providing evidence-based therapeutic recommendations, and documenting clinical consultations. The ideal candidate will maintain a high level of clinical knowledge in chronic disease states for adult and geriatric patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct telephonic medication consultations that meet/exceed production & quality metrics.
• Complete annual medication review of prescription and non-prescription medications with emphasis on patient assessment and counseling, safe and effective use of medications, identification of potential drug interactions, and other related activities.
• Complete pharmacotherapy assessment of patients' claims, past medical history, and disease states.
• Assess patients for medication adherence barriers and develop a plan to maximize patients' medication success through improving or maintaining adherence to medications.
• Deliver high quality evidence-based therapeutic recommendations to providers.
• Deliver a patient-centered, clinically collaborative medication consultation.
• Develop a post-consultation list of action items for the patient and/or prescriber.
• Document clinical consultations into internal data base.
• Participate in and contribute to staff meetings and other staff development opportunities and interdepartmental work groups.
• Identify areas of improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies.
• Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge of chronic disease states and changes in pharmacy practice in adult and geriatric patient populations to serve as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy.

Qualifications

• Experience with Medicare STARs & HEDIS Measures.
• Care for Older Adults (COA) medication review, pain and functional assessments.
• Call Center Experience.
• Ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent projects.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing and highly matrixed environment.

Experience

• 3+ years Clinical Pharmacy Practice experience.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills.
• Planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Equivalent Experience.
• Post Graduate Training (Pharmacy Residency and/or Fellowship) preferred.
• Board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) preferred.
• Certified Geriatric Pharmacist preferred.
• MBA/MPH Degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must hold active, unrestricted pharmacy license in state of primary residence.
• Bilingual preferred, with preference given to Spanish (Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, & Russian also considered).
• Schedule: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Central, Monday-Friday.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.