Pharmacy Quality & Performance Specialist

JobRx, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System seeks a licensed Pharmacist to join our Department of Pharmaceutical Services. You will collaborate with care teams, ensure patient safety, and contribute to quality initiatives across the enterprise.

Key activities include medication data reporting for pay-for-performance programs, education delivery, and participation in research projects. Licensure in MD/OH/PA/WV or eligibility for remote licensure is required, with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state boards where services will be provided.
• MD: Licensed Pharmacist through Maryland Board of Pharmacy; OH: Ohio Board of Pharmacy; PA: Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy; WV: West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Remote Workers: must hold current Pharmacist license issued by state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with third party payers to ensure adherence to measures.
• Ensures patient compliance and minimize risk of high risk medications via reminders, calls, and home visits.
• Provides data on medication use to providers.
• Completes medication reconciliation on selected patients transferred to post-acute care facilities.
• Participates in the care of patients and consults with care providers on optimal care.
• Serves as a resource for care providers on guidelines and best practices.
• Interacts with care providers to ensure quality care is provided.
• Provides latest information regarding guideline development and best practice alerts to clinical staff.
• Collects data and submits for pay-for-performance initiatives and quality reporting.
• Ensures accuracy and transparency of data.
• Prepares and participates in presentations for pay-for-performance programs.
• Participates in educational efforts of the Center for Quality Outcomes, WVU School of Pharmacy, and WVU School of Medicine.
• Provides ACPE, ACGME, and Nursing continuing education programs throughout year.
• Provides lectures and other presentations as requested.
• Participates in development of research projects.
• Conducts and leads research projects in quality and safety arenas.
• Assists in the Medication Use Evaluation process in the Department of Pharmaceutical Services.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree (MPH or other)

Job description

West Virginia University Health System seeks a licensed Pharmacist to join our Department of Pharmaceutical Services. You will collaborate with care teams, ensure patient safety, and contribute to quality initiatives across the enterprise.

Key activities include medication data reporting for pay-for-performance programs, education delivery, and participation in research projects. Licensure in MD/OH/PA/WV or eligibility for remote licensure is required, with 40 hours weekly.