We are seeking a clinically focused pharmacist to support medication management initiatives and patient care programs in a remote setting. This role involves direct patient engagement, collaboration with healthcare providers, clinical documentation, and participation in quality improvement efforts aimed at optimizing medication outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct telephonic medication reviews and patient consultations to identify opportunities for improved medication use and adherence.
- Provide education on medication therapies, chronic disease management, and available healthcare programs.
- Complete medication reconciliations and assess opportunities to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Clinical Assessment:
- Evaluate patient information and clinical data to identify medication-related concerns and potential interventions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, recommendations, and outcomes.
- Prepare clinical summaries and reports as needed to support patient care initiatives.
Care Coordination
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, care teams, and patients to address medication-related issues and barriers to care.
- Support transitions of care and ensure timely follow-up on identified clinical needs.
Medication Optimization
- Recommend evidence-based interventions to improve medication utilization, adherence, and quality outcomes.
- Monitor therapy effectiveness and identify opportunities to enhance patient care.
- Manage a consistent volume of patient interactions while maintaining quality standards and productivity expectations.
- Contribute to departmental goals related to patient engagement, clinical outcomes, and documentation accuracy.
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed.
Clinical Knowledge & Experience
- Strong understanding of medication management principles and healthcare quality initiatives.
- Experience managing patients with chronic conditions and complex medication regimens.
- Knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, drug interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic monitoring.
- Ability to assess medication appropriateness using patient-specific clinical information.
- Strong interpersonal communication and patient counseling skills.
- Experience engaging patients to improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Demonstrated professionalism, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
Professional Skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.
- Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment with measurable goals.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and patient-focused approach to care.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with common computer applications and web-based systems.
- Experience navigating multiple healthcare software platforms simultaneously.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues in a remote work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ambulatory care, outpatient pharmacy, managed care, or population health.
- Background supporting chronic disease management programs.
- Experience working with older adults or long-term care populations.
- Familiarity with medication management and clinical intervention programs.
- Experience within health plans, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), or similar healthcare organizations.
- Experience in high-volume patient outreach or clinical support environments.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Board certification (BCPS, BCACP, BCGP, or similar).
- Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 pharmacy residency.
- Previous experience working remotely or in a telehealth setting.
- Fully remote position requiring a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace.
- Reliable, high-speed internet connection required.
- Occasional travel may be required for training, team meetings, or company events.
Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Typical working hours align with Pacific Time business operations.