Clinical Pharmacist - Quality Revenue Enhancement

DescriptionUnder the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the ambulatory care clinical pharmacist works collaboratively with medical group physicians and allied health providers, staff, operations and leadership to improve patient outcomes through appropriate medication and disease management (including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anticoagulation). Provides coordinated, comprehensive, high-quality care to Facey patients. Responsible for the evaluation, interpretation and management of patient's medication therapies to improve the quality and outcomes of healthcare provided. Supports clinicians and other health care providers through interdisciplinary team in-service education, collaborative drug therapy management services and medication conversion programs to ensure that the use of pharmaceutical agents are rational and cost-effective. Guides department staff for optimal delivery of department services and precepts Pharmacy students as assigned.Direct Patient Care/Population Health:Responsible for providing collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) in designated Facey services in-person, telephonically, and by telehealth.Performs pharmaceutical assessment and reassessment of patient medication regimen including reconciliation and adherence to patients in the ambulatory setting.Acts as a consultative resource to physicians and other members of the health care team to assess patient's medications for interactions, duplications, contraindications, potential formulary coverage issues, and cost effective alternatives, and makes recommendations to the prescribing provider.Coordinates the pharmaceutical care of patients including the initial pharmaceutical assessment and reassessments of ambulatory patients.Develops appropriate care plans that are tailored to the patient's needs. Upon request, executes these care plans through comprehensive patient monitoring and documents changes in the patient's therapy or condition in the electronic medical record.Analyzes lab results and other clinical data and provides appropriate clinical monitoring. Orders appropriate laboratory tests necessary for monitoring outcomes of medication therapy according to established protocols or in consultation with the primary care physician.Partners collaboratively with the care team to enhance patient care delivery.Supports advancement and growth of Pharmacy programs by applying innovative medication management models.Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by patient's PCP or other health care professional.Assists in the teaching of health care providers, patients and their family members/caregivers about the patient's medications, directions for use, and other information as deemed necessary. Identifies barriers to patient compliance and assists patient in overcoming barriers.Utilizes pharmacy data, registries and other reports to develop and implement strategies to improve patient pharmacotherapy regimens.Implements and monitors drug conversion programs and drug savings programs.Participates in the quality assurance and quality improvement of Pharmacy Programs.Administrative/Leadership/Professionalism:Delivers upon the service expectations of both our patients and fellow staff members by listening to their needs; engaging in positive interactions; and following through on promises made in a thoughtful, efficient, timely and courteous manner so that their total outcome is better than expected.Respects the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of patients.Works in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards. Reports any unsafe conditions to their supervisor and/or the safety hotline.Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Facey's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer.Demonstrates a proactive attitude and seeks to remedy situations before an accident or mistake is made. Maintains good rapport by interacting during conflict or in difficult situations in a manner that facilitates constructive resolution.Establishes effective working relationships with Facey physicians and staff for the provision of high quality pharmaceutical care to ambulatory patients.Participates in Facey's Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T); and other committees or meetings relevant to the functions of pharmacy services.Uses, protects, and discloses Facey's patients protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.Educator/Preceptor:Provides education to Facey providers, staff and patients in written and verbal formats that include formal and informal presentations.Assists in clinical instruction and supervision of medical assistants, certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and others as required.Participates in collaborative disease state education programs to improve the quality and outcomes to our patients.Serves as a drug information resource to Facey.Participates in company-wide in-services and clinician presentations including CME supported activities.Performs additional duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy.PharmD.California Pharmacist Registered upon hire.Three (3) years experience with direct patient contact in acute or ambulatory care setting.Preferred Qualifications:Residency in ambulatory or managed care programs.Chronic disease state knowledge base and related pharmaceutical counseling and/or motivational interviewing experience.EHR experience (interpreting and inputting data).Why Join Providence?Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.About ProvidenceAt Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.Company:

Providence JobsJob Category:

PharmacyJob Function:

Clinical CareJob Schedule:

Full timeJob Shift:

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Clinical ProfessionalDepartment:

7520 QUALITY REVENUE ENHANCEMENT ACO MIPS P4P CA HERITAGE SERVICESAddress:

CA Mission Hills 11165 N Sepulveda BlvdWork Location:

Facey Sepulveda Annex-Mission HillsPay Range:

$70.64 - $113.70

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