Pharmacist, Clinical Operations

Lumicera Health Services; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

20 days paid time off

4 weeks paid parental leave

9 paid holidays

401K company match up to 5%

Adoption Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Educational Assistance Plan and Pro–fM

Job summary

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist, Clinical Operations to join our team in Winchester, VA. You will perform telephonic patient consultations, manage disease state education, and ensure accurate order verification before shipment.

You will interpret prescriptions, verify details with prescribers, and work to meet production metrics while upholding safety and quality standards in a patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
• Current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in state where on-site work will occur; must maintain credits to keep licensure.
• At least 2 years of practicing licensed Pharmacist experience preferred.
• Specialty pharmacy experience or understanding of REMS/Limited Distribution Products preferred.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
• Ability to interact cooperatively with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions for pharmaceutical preparations and devices; maintain records and process claims.
• Document patient consultations and interventions in pharmacy software per policies and URAC/EMR standards.
• Provide oversight and QA to pharmacy technicians.
• Evaluate prescriptions for specialty meds; verify information with providers/patients; expedite processing.
• Contact providers to verify new prescriptions and discuss clinical questions.
• Adapt to new workflows and improve processes; stay current with specialty therapies.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Telephonic consultations

Medication reconciliation

Drug interaction screening

Order verification

Quality metrics adherence

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy or PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

About Us

Lumicera - Lumicera Health Services Powered by Navitus - Innovative Specialty Pharmacy Solutions- Lumicera Health Services is defining the "new norm" in specialty pharmacy to optimize patient well-being through our core principles of transparency and stewardship. Here at Lumicera, our team members work in an environment that celebrates creativity and fosters diversity. .

Pay Range

USD $101,335.00 - USD $126,669.00 /Yr.

STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)

10.00 - Pharm, Supvr, AsMgr, SrCSEII, PrgMgr, SrPrgMgr, SrProdMgr

Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am To 5pm)

M-F 8am to 4:30pm

Overview

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist, Clinical Operations to join our team! The Pharmacist, Clinical Operations will be responsible for performing telephonic consultations with patients regarding the use of their specialty medication and management of their disease state. They will perform medication reconciliation, screen for potential drug interactions, and provide side effect management recommendations. Another main duty of this role will include a high volume of product verification to ensure accuracy of orders prior to shipment. The Pharmacist, Clinical Operations can expect to interpret prescribers’ prescriptions, contact prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions, and expedite the processing of orders. The individual in this position will be expected to meet department production metrics and service levels, support quality standards, resolve patient issues, and vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. The Pharmacist, Clinical Operations works independently with minimal guidance and represents the organization in using patient-centered care to enhance the patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions for pharmaceutical preparations and devices for patients at company facilities; maintain accurate and detailed records of all prescription transactions, and submit appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement; consult with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions; advise physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies; answer pharmaceutical questions from patients and staff; monitor storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
• Provide clear, detailed clinical documentation of patient consultations and interventions in pharmacy software in compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulatory bodies (such as URAC) and/or EMR systems efficiently.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Interpret and clinically evaluate prescriptions for specialty medications based on available information and resources. Contact providers and/or patients to verify information related to prescriptions such as drug strength, intended directions, and diagnosis to expedite processing of orders. Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Contact providers for new prescriptions, consult with prescribers and nurses regarding clinical questions, and contact pharmacies for prescription transfers. Work with providers to convert prescriptions to generic, biosimilar, or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry. Answer clinical questions from the pharmacy team.
• Adapt to new workflows and processes. Solve unique pharmaceutical problems. Stay current with advancements in specialty pharmacy therapies, including new drug approvals and specialty disease state treatment guidelines.
• Provide patient education through telephonic consultations for patients of the specialty pharmacy in accordance with Lumicera's Patient Management Program. The consultations will focus on effective assessment and communication of disease state management, side effect mitigation strategies, administration of medication, appropriate storage, and therapeutic appropriateness, while following a patient-centered care model. Answer clinical questions from patients and caregivers.
• Document and report medication errors in accordance with company policies and manufacturer contracts. Facilitate error reduction and prevention methods based off errors and ISMP standards. Adhere to all Lumicera pharmacovigilance standards.
• Contribute to the quality management program through daily operations and efforts toward sustaining key pharmacy performance metrics. Participation in quality improvement activities through routinely sharing ideas for improvements or implementing improvement opportunities with supervisors or quality team members
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD degree
• Current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in state where any on-site pharmacy work will be conducted; must continually maintain education credits to maintain active licensure
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing licensed Pharmacist preferred
• Specialty pharmacy experience or solid understanding of specialty pharmacy drugs including REMS and Limited Distribution Products best practices preferred
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees

What can you expect from Lumicera?

• Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 20 days paid time off
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 9 paid holidays
• 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
• Referral Bonus Program - up to $750!

Location

Address: 2913 Valley Avenue

City: Winchester

State/Province: VA

Postal Code: 22601

Country: US

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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable nondiscrimination regulations, including those related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.