Clinical Program Pharmacist

Fairview Health Services; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 147,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a seasoned Pharmacist to oversee clinical pharmacy programs, the IVIG Stewardship Program, and infusion-related consulting to optimize patient care and payor strategy across infusion centers.

The role involves collaboration with support staff, adherence to policies, and leadership in medication therapy management for home and infusion center IV therapies. Requires BS PharmD and MN licensure, with 1–3 years in specialty/oncology infusion meds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Pharm D in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• 1–3 years experience in Specialty or Oncology infusion medication.
• MN Pharmacist Licensure Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care including patient counseling and drug use evaluation for home IV therapy.
• Develop and manage a clinical program addressing payor concerns for Immunoglobulin therapy in infusion centers.
• Consult with infusion finance securing teams for prior authorizations and clinical reviews for IV therapy patients.
• Monitor payor landscape and adjust programs for changes in coverage.

Skills

Home IV therapy

Infusion Center operations

Pharmacy billing understanding

Clinical patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science Pharm D in Pharmacy

Minnesota Pharmacist Licensure

Job description

Job Overview

Oversee the operation and management of assigned clinical pharmacy programs, IVIG Stewardship Program, Consulting Services for Infusion Financial Securing. Provide clinical care to patients of both programs, collaborate with the support staff and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate pharmaceutical care including patient counseling and prospective drug use evaluation to all patients receiving home IV therapy.


• Create, implement and manage a clinical program to address the growing payor concerns realized surrounding Immunoglobulin therapy administration in the Infusion Center setting


• Create, implement and manage a clinical program for consultation with infusion finance securing teams reporting through Revenue Cycle. Be readily available for on demand prior authorization submission, letter of medical necessity questions and clinical review advocating for the care of all patients receiving intravenous therapy from all of the M Health Fairview Infusion Centers


• Monitor the payor landscape and make adjustments to programs as needed depending on shifts and clinical changes that may affect payor coverage for past and future administrations


• Be the managing pharmacist for the “RX Benefit Process” transitioning prescriptions from medical to pharmacy benefit when payors mandate shift within the M Health Fairview system, help maintain SOP and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for any necessary process improvement changes needed.


• Act under a collaborative practice agreement with assigned providers under Cancer Care and Geneticists.


• Perform initial patient evaluation as it pertains to the prescribed therapies. Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate appropriate data relative to medication therapy. Obtain histories and apply these along with other patient data to optimize drug therapy management. Work with other healthcare providers to evaluate patients to determine appropriateness for home and infusion center IV therapy.


• Evaluate the significance of signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and makes recommendations for the modification of drug therapy.


• Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy. Adjust administration of medication and consult with patient’s provider if orders need to be modified for safe medication administration.


• Monitor patient records for potential drug/drug or drug/food interactions as well as patient allergies.


• Provide counseling and answer questions from patients, family and health care professionals concerning drug therapy.


• Provide prescription drug therapy to patients/customers ensuring accurate labeling and dispensing of medications in a timely fashion.


• Become a content expert for Home Care, Infusion Center and Pharmacy billing process through both the medical and pharmacy benefits.


• Evaluate patient supply of medications and IV access supplies.


• Assist patient and other healthcare providers on maintaining IV line for administration of medication.


• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes for future data reporting, education and publication


• Maintain area of expertise for the M Health Fairview system in Immunoglobulin Therapy and Rare Disease Therapy in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars and conferences.


• Ensure dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with all legal requirements, regulatory agency Infusion center, Retail and Fairview Home Infusion Policy and Procedures.


• Oversee the onboarding schedule and training of the Rare Disease Clinical Pharmacist. Act as primary contact for the Rare Disease Clinical Pharmacist for clinical concerns, and questions.


• Act as the primary preceptor for any learners (students and residents) on rotation with the Medication Access Pharmacist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Pharm D in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy


• 1-3 years experience in Specialty or Oncology infusion medication


• MN Pharmacist Licensure Upon Hire

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$146,577.60- $206,939.20 Annual