Pharmacist (HOC) (RX3629 - Hamilton Wolfe)

CommuniCare Health Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center in San Antonio, TX seeks a licensed Pharmacist to oversee specialty pharmacy operations, supervise the pharmacy team, ensure FDA and privacy compliance, and provide clinical guidance to providers. The role emphasizes coordinating insurance authorizations, managing patient management programs, and maintaining accurate documentation while upholding safety and regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Pharmacist with at least 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Experience with patient management programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy team members.
• Coordinate with clinics, insurance companies, and specialty pharmacies for prior authorizations.
• Counsel patients and providers on specialty medications and treatment plans.
• Ensure safety, privacy, and regulatory compliance of office operations.
• Oversee quality control and DUR checks on specialty prescriptions.
• Develop and review patient management program services and participate in Quality Management.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership supervision

Regulatory compliance

Patient management program experience

Clinical advice to providers

Insurance authorization coordination

Quality Management participation

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS Pharmacy

Texas Pharmacist license

Job description

Responsible for the overall safety and security of the office and its operations; maintains accountability for general supervision of the pharmacy team; provides direct supervision of the processes involved in care of specialty clinic patients; ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable; enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Completes quality control and DUR check on specialty prescriptions before written: (1) Drug/Drug interactions; (2) Drug/Disease contraindications; (3) Duplicate therapies; (4) Drug/Formulary requirements; and (5) Drug/Lab contraindications; Provides clinical advice to providers regarding medication treatment plans; Propose maintenance medication dosage adjustments while taking specialty meds; Propose monitoring parameters while taking specialty meds; Resolves prescription discrepancies; and Documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate
• 2. Obtains insurance authorizations as required; Investigates and manages insurance denials as required; Coordinates between clinical staff, insurance companies, and specialty pharmacies for preparation, clarification, questions, and appeal of prior authorization requests.
• 3. Provides instructions for taking prescribed specialty medication via in office visit or telephone conversation; Provides instructions for any maintenance medications changes necessary during specialty drug treatment; Creates and provides treatment plan to patient to include appointment and lab requirements to include insurance requirements; Monitors patient compliance to appointments and lab work to ensure prior authorization requirements are met; Monitors adherence to specialty medication; Answers patient, pharmacy, insurance, and outside provider questions while patient is taking specialty medication; Resolves patient, pharmacy, insurance problems while patient is taking specialty medication; and documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate.
• 4. Manages subordinate employees, including: (1) Pharmacy Technicians and (2) Pharmacy team members; Provides direct supervision of the processes involved contacting pharmacies, insurance companies, and patients;
• 5. Coordinate Between HOC office and telehealth site offices as needed regarding treatment plans, labs draws, and lab results.
• 6. Contributes to the development and review of the patient management program; Participates in and delivers patient management program services; Participates in the Quality Management.
• 7. Responsible for the overall safety and security of the office and its operations; Enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy required
• Must have a current State of Texas Pharmacy License and be in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a registered pharmacist
• Must be knowledgeable of applicable federal and state pharmacy laws
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with patient management programs
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects.
• Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or other materials.
• Physical: Standing most of the time. May have to lift folders, files, papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing up to approximately 25 lbs.

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