Remote MTM Pharmacist: Patient-Centered Care & Counseling

Kroger Health & Wellness; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Health in Ohio seeks a Pharmacist to provide telephonic, patient-centered medication therapy management from a centralized contact center. You will identify issues, review therapies, and support adherence and patient education, while aligning with Kroger Health’s standards.

You will mentor students, collaborate with healthcare teams, document services accurately, and maintain licensure. Strong communication, prioritization, and cultural sensitivity are essential to deliver safe, effective

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Degree (BSPharmacy/PharmD) required.
• Licensed and remain in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy in resident state.
• Willing to obtain additional nonresident licensures as assigned.
• ASHP-accredited residency or 2+ years relevant pharmacy experience.
• Strong written and oral communication with patients, pharmacies, providers and to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities.

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 IPPEs and 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

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization

Education

Pharmacy Degree (BSPharmacy/PharmD)

Job description

Kroger Health in Ohio seeks a Pharmacist to provide telephonic, patient-centered medication therapy management from a centralized contact center. You will identify issues, review therapies, and support adherence and patient education, while aligning with Kroger Health’s standards.

You will mentor students, collaborate with healthcare teams, document services accurately, and maintain licensure. Strong communication, prioritization, and cultural sensitivity are essential to deliver safe, effective