On-Site MTM Pharmacist - Patient-Centered Care & Education

Kroger; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Health is seeking a pharmacy professional to provide patient-centered medication therapy services from our Ohio State University location in Columbus. Services will be delivered telephonically from a centralized contact center, with on-site attendance required and no remote option.

Responsibilities include identifying medication problems, supporting adherence, educating patients, and collaborating with providers and the pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (BS-Pharmacy/PharmD) required.
• Must be licensed and remain in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy in resident state.
• Must be willing and able to obtain additional non-resident licensures as assigned.
• ASHP-accredited residency or 2+ years relevant pharmacy experience.
• Proven strength in written and oral communication skills to effectively relay information to patients, pharmacies, providers and to all levels of the organization.
• Effectively able to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Pharmacy Board Certification (Board of Pharmacy Specialties)

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and resolve medication-related problems, determine appropriate follow-up care, and prevent new medication therapy problems
• Help patients identify barriers to adherence and develop solutions to overcome those barriers
• Use appropriate and professional communication skills and effective education techniques to engage patients and/or caregivers in decision making
• Formulate therapeutic goals for patients or caregivers based on medications and disease states using knowledge of primary literature and guidelines
• Make professional recommendations to other healthcare team members clearly, concisely, assertively, and in a timely manner
• Display cultural competence, respect for diversity, and respect for patient preferences and needs when providing patient care
• Teach, mentor and supervise pharmacy students on their Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)
• Precept and mentor other staff, interns, or residents
• Ensure patient information and all areas of practice are handled in a compliant manner
• Meet productivity and performance expectations set forth by supervisor
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the purpose, vision, and mission of Kroger Health
• Apply effective workload and time management skills and document all services in a timely manner
• Assist supervisor with other projects as needed
• Provide support for other Kroger Health Connect and Kroger Health operations when needed
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Patient interaction

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

State pharmacist licensure

ASHP-accredited residency or 2+ years experience

Pharmacy Board Certification (BPS)

Job description

Kroger Health is seeking a pharmacy professional to provide patient-centered medication therapy services from our Ohio State University location in Columbus. Services will be delivered telephonically from a centralized contact center, with on-site attendance required and no remote option.

Responsibilities include identifying medication problems, supporting adherence, educating patients, and collaborating with providers and the pharmacy team.