Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (LA licensed) - Shields Health Solutions

Job Purpose:

Provides on-site integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a 'hands-on" approach to total quality patient care through the delivery of a full continuum of medication administration from giving pharmacological information to monitoring patient drug therapies and providing adherence support.

Job Duties:

The Clinical Pharmacist will help advance quality pharmacotherapy care by actively assuring the provision of safe, efficacious and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients. The clinical pharmacist works in an outpatient clinic and collaborates with all team members. The pharmacist provides one-on-one phone-based disease management with patients. The pharmacist will utilize integrated and routine communication with all health care professionals and the patients concerning medical care and quality of life with the emphasis placed on the monitoring and documentation of specific pharmacotherapy outcomes. The clinical pharmacist will consult with the patient to identify, resolve and prevent medication related problems. The clinical pharmacist assesses each of the patient's medications for indication, effectiveness, safety and adherence issues

• Provide medication therapy management for patients, including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, and medication adherence counseling.
• Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Identify opportunities for drug therapy optimization and provide recommendations for medication cost savings initiatives when applicable
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, including assigned clinic physicians, specialists, and onsite clinic pharmacists, to ensure seamless medication management and coordination of care.
• Perform clinical assessments/educational counseling at drug-level for all patients within high priority clinics on qualified on a targeted medication(s)
• Ensure all clinical criteria is in clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature.
• Assist with workflow optimization initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of care.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify operational changes and recommend strategies that enhance productivity, quality, and standards of excellence.
• Advocate for and promote patient safety and medication literacy through patient education and counseling.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, conferences, and other professional development activities to stay abreast of current clinical practices and emerging trends.
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company;
• Other duties as assigned by Manager of Clinical Services and Regional Director of Operations

Experience/ Education:

• Required Licensure/Certification: Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and be a licensed Pharmacist in state of employment.
• Years of Experience: 1+ years' experience as a clinical pharmacist is strongly preferred but not required. Specialty Pharmacy experience is also strongly preferred but not required. Should additional licensure need to be obtained, the applicant will commit to obtaining the required licensure within a mutually agreed upon timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting these requirements.
• Skills: Ability to analyze information, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations. Ability to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, maintain constant focus on legal compliance, while being highly productive with a focus on quality and details. Must be computer proficient (knowledge of the Epic software system a plus). Strong clinical knowledge of pharmaceuticals and disease states in order to conduct prior authorization reviews. Knowledge of specialty pharmaceuticals and billing practices in the medical and pharmacy benefits.
• Traits: Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator
• Other: Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data