Senior Integrated Clinic Pharmacist

Humana; California; Remote; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Conviva Senior Primary Care seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to support the full physician panel across multiple clinic locations in a remote role, reporting to the Associate Director Integrated Clinic Pharmacist and integrating the pharmacist as a member of the care team within the physician practice.

You will use evidence-based medicine to assess pharmacotherapy for high-risk patients, optimize drug coverage, participate in rounds, counsel patients, document in EMR, and support CMS Stars and

Qualifications

• Proficiency using MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point, Teams, Outlook.
• Multilingual (preferably English/Spanish) - Must be able to pass both language assessments.
• Clinical residency in ambulatory care or similar discipline.
• Board certification in geriatric pharmacy.
• Experience working in an ambulatory care/primary practice setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Remote

Responsibilities

• Support the full physician panel and integrate the pharmacist into the care team.
• Use evidence-based medicine to evaluate pharmacotherapy for high-risk patients.
• Execute clinical protocols per organization and state regulatory agencies.
• Optimize drug coverage benefits and reduce costs with formulary and home delivery options.
• Participate in high-risk rounds with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide excellent patient counseling and communicate complex medical information.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives for medication safety and efficacy.
• Post-discharge medication reconciliation for high-risk transitions of care.
• Document activity within clinic EMR and other required systems.
• Support CMS Stars and HEDIS quality measures.
• Conduct in-service education and develop educational materials.
• Address initiatives directed by leadership and regulatory standards.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Multilingual

Ambulatory care residency

Geriatric board cert

Ambulatory care experience

EMR familiarity

Remote work

Education

D. or other advanced pharmacy degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Become a part of our caring community. We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care organization. In this role, you will support the full physician panel, regardless of health plan coverage and may involve multiple clinic locations. In this remote position, you will report to the Associate Director Integrated Clinic Pharmacist and will integrate the pharmacist as a member of the care team within the physician practice.

Use evidence-based medicine and clinical judgment to evaluate the suitability of pharmacotherapy for high-risk patients with chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and COPD.

Execute clinical protocols as allowed per organization and state regulatory agencies.

Optimization of drug coverage benefits for appropriate care and reduced costs (preferred formulary products, lower cost alternatives and home delivery pharmacy).

Participate in high-risk rounds with a multi-disciplinary team to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans.

Excellent patient counseling skills and the ability to communicate complex medical information to patients and healthcare providers.

Engage in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety and efficacy.

Post-discharge medication reconciliation for high-risk transition of care patients.

Document all activity within clinic EMR and other required pharmacy or clinical management systems.

Support CMS Stars and HEDIS quality measures for successful clinic performance.

Conduct in-service education and training sessions for healthcare staff and develop and share educational materials related to pharmacotherapy.

Address and implement targeted initiatives or priorities as directed by the National Director or Associate Directors of Pharmacy, according to best practices and regulatory standards.

D. or other advanced pharmacy degree

• Proficiency using with MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point, Teams, Outlook, and troubleshoot and resolve basic technical needs within a remote environment.
• Multilingual (preferably English/Spanish) - Must be able to pass both language assessments.
• Clinical residency in ambulatory care or similar discipline
• Board certification in geriatric pharmacy
• Experience working in an ambulatory care/primary practice setting
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Remote

Travel: 5% - Typically, one (1) time quarterly for market meetings, as needed by the market.

Work at Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana’s offices for training or meetings may be required.

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. 126,300 - $173,700 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Conviva Senior Primary Care

Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of Humana’s Primary Care Organization, which includes CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva’s innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health – addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.