Clinical Pharmacist

Healthcare Support Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,411 - 90,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Positive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing firm in Portland is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist. You will develop clinical programs, conduct medication therapy management, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of $62 - $66 per hour, a positive work environment, and options for career advancement. Candidates must have an active Oregon Pharmacist License and a PharmD, along with experience in medication review and utilization management.

Qualifications

• Must have a Clear/Active Oregon Pharmacist License (NO Disciplines!).
• 3-4 years of experience with comprehensive medication review and medication therapy management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical educational programs to improve drug utilization.
• Conduct medication therapy management (MTM) services.
• Monitor MTM objectives and high-risk population outcomes.

Skills

Medication therapy management

Drug utilization review

Critical evaluation of drug therapy

Education

PharmD (Doctorate of Pharmacy)

Clear/Active Oregon Pharmacist License

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist looking for a new opportunity? Do you want the chance to advance your career? If you answered “yes" to these questions – this is the position for you!

Day to Day Duties:

• Develop and implement clinical educational programs to improve drug utilization and quality
• Develop and critically evaluate pharmacy claim data analysis/reports in support of specific projects or program objectives
• Critically evaluate drug therapy regimens for patients enrolled in the case management program and assist with developing treatment plans
• Provide medication therapy management (MTM) services
• Monitor MTM objectives and high risk population outcomes in partnership with the pharmacy benefit coordinator to provide oversight
• Develop and conduct retrospective drug use reviews
• Review medication prior authorization requests and appeals as they may pertain to MTM objectives
• Review and refine policies and procedures regarding Pharmacy Department functions including medication therapy management, DUR programs, medication prior authorization, and others.
• Assess, review and respond to federal and state regulatory requirements/audits of the pharmacy benefit
• Consult with clinicians and pharmacists to resolve pharmacy benefit issues

Hours for this Position:

Monday – Friday 8:00a -5:00p

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary ($62 - 66 per hour) Based on experience
  
• Fun and positive work environment
• Room for growth and continued career advancement

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Clear/Active Oregon Pharmacist License (NO Disciplines!)
• PharmD (Doctorate of Pharmacy)
• 3-4 years of experience with comprehensive medication review, medication therapy management and drug utilization review