Senior Specialty Consultative Pharmacist

CenterWell Home Health; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CenterWell Home Health as a Senior Specialty Consultative Pharmacist where you will integrate clinical programs to improve health outcomes, particularly focusing on specialty prescription medications. This remote role involves evaluating patient conditions, developing care plans, and utilizing advanced telecommunication systems to provide medication education to patients with complex health needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist in high-volume practice.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Proficient with troubleshooting technology issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate member conditions with a focus on medication therapy.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Monitor patient progress through regular assessments.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Active PHARMACIST license

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Senior Specialty Consultative Pharmacist integrates clinical programs to improve overall health outcomes with a focus on Specialty prescription medications filled at CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy. The Senior Specialty Consultative Pharmacist work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first.

The Senior Specialty Consultative Pharmacist primary responsibility will be to assess and evaluate the conditions of our members, with a particular emphasis on medication therapy, through telephonic interactions to ensure they achieve and maintain optimal wellness. Additionally, you will develop and implement comprehensive care plans, monitor patient progress through regular assessments, and utilize advanced telecommunication systems to provide medication education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established protocols and guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients with serious and rare health conditions within a supportive and professional environment.

As a member of the Specialty Clinical Team, you can work a variety of tasks based upon business need.

Daily work assignments include both inbound and outbound calls to patients to discuss medication therapy, side effect management and adverse event reporting when appropriate.

Additional tasks that are not directly phone call related include but are not limited to:
Pharmacist Care Plan/Treatment Review

• Review prescriptions for accuracy

• Check for drug-drug interactions

• Evaluate appropriateness of disease state, dosage, directions and therapy

• Utilize electronic resources and guidelines to assist in professional decision making

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy (Bachelor of Science or PharmD)

• Active PHARMACIST license from Florida, Texas, Ohio or Arizona Board of Pharmacy

• Candidate must reside and work within the state of Florida, Texas, Ohio or Arizona

• 3 or more years of experience as a pharmacist in a high-volume retail, hospital or mail order pharmacy practice environment

• Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs

• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to achieve goals and meet deadlines

• Proven problem-solving skills and strong ability to utilize resources for professional decision-making

• Work ethic that is focused, accurate and highly productive

• Excellent verbal and written skills with ability to communicate effectively within the team and to patients or caregivers

• Proficient with computers and comfortable trouble-shooting technology issues

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and OneNote

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacist Board Certification – Oncology, Specialty, Geriatric, Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory

• Proficient in Spanish – If applicable, please specify this on application/resume when applying

• Previous experience in a Specialty Pharmacy setting

• Previous experience with pharmacy benefits management

• Previous Commercial, Medicare and/or Medicaid experience

• Previous clinical experience in managed care

Additional Information

• This is a remote position however all candidates must reside in Ohio, Florida, Texas or Arizona

• The schedule for this position will consist of 3 days a week between the hours of 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. EST and 2 days a week of closing shifts between the hours 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. EST

• There will be (1) Friday closing shift of 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. EST every 3-4 months

• Holiday shifts are rotated based on business operational hours and coverage needs

• Mandatory overtime may be required due to business need and is communicated by leadership

• WAH is not a substitution for caregiver needs - Associate must be able to work assigned schedule

Work Style: Remote

Work at Home/Remote Requirements
To ensure Hybrid Office/Home associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Hybrid Office/Home associates must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested

• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership

• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense

• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone and computer equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job

• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

HireVue Statement: As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

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. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$104,000 - $143,000 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. 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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

About CenterWell Pharmacy: CenterWell Pharmacy provides convenient, safe, reliable pharmacy services and is committed to excellence and quality. Through our home delivery and over-the-counter fulfillment services, specialty, and retail pharmacy locations, we provide customers simple, integrated solutions every time. We care for patients with chronic and complex illnesses, as well as offer personalized clinical and educational services to improve health outcomes and drive superior medication adherence.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.