Clinical Pharmacist

w3r Consulting; McAllen (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

w3r Consulting is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to support Medicare Part D Stars performance, medication adherence, and clinical quality improvement initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas. This is a remote role with local provider visits and periodic travel.

The ideal candidate has a PharmD (or PharmD preferred) and at least 3 years in managed care or ambulatory care pharmacy, with Texas licensure and strong collaboration with physicians and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD strongly preferred.
• Active Texas pharmacist license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of managed care or ambulatory care pharmacy experience.
• Experience serving patient populations within the Texas market.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to educate and influence clinical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Medicare Part D Stars performance and medication utilization improvement initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
• Identify drug therapy problems, medication safety concerns, and opportunities to improve medication adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical teams to recommend evidence-based prescribing practices.
• Educate provider offices on value-based care initiatives, medication adherence strategies, and quality improvement opportunities.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate medication utilization and performance data.
• Support clinical quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physician practices and clinical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Managed Care Pharmacy PGY-1 residency program and provide clinical preceptorship for pharmacy residents and/or students, as applicable.
• Conduct regular provider office visits throughout the assigned market and travel to Laredo, TX, approximately once per month.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Time management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

PharmD

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas (McAllen, Brownsville, Edinburg, Harlingen, and surrounding areas)

Job Type: Contract / Temp-to-Hire

Work Arrangement: Remote with Local Provider Visits

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Travel: Up to 25%, including overnight travel to Laredo, TX once in a month.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to support Medicare Part D Stars performance, medication adherence, and clinical quality improvement initiatives across physician practices in the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically focused pharmacist who enjoys collaborating with physicians, improving medication utilization, and helping healthcare organizations achieve better patient outcomes through value-based care.

The selected candidate will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical stakeholders to identify medication-related opportunities, improve prescribing practices, and support quality and financial performance goals.

This is a clinical and consultative position with no prescription dispensing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Medicare Part D Stars performance and medication utilization improvement initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
• Identify drug therapy problems, medication safety concerns, and opportunities to improve medication adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical teams to recommend evidence-based prescribing practices.
• Educate provider offices on value-based care initiatives, medication adherence strategies, and quality improvement opportunities.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate medication utilization and performance data.
• Support clinical quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physician practices and clinical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Managed Care Pharmacy PGY-1 residency program and provide clinical preceptorship for pharmacy residents and/or students, as applicable.
• Conduct regular provider office visits throughout the assigned market and travel to Laredo, TX, approximately once per month.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD strongly preferred.
• Active Texas pharmacist license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of managed care and/or ambulatory care pharmacy experience.
• Experience serving patient populations within the Texas market.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to educate and influence clinical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, prioritize responsibilities, and make timely decisions.
• Strong relationship-building, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work without employer-sponsored immigration support.