(Remote) Part-Time Pharmacist - Rational Drug Therapy Program - School Of Pharmacy

West Virginia University Research Corporation School of Pharmacy is currently accepting applications for a Part-time Pharmacist for the Rational Drug Therapy Program.

About the Opportunity

As a Part-time Pharmacist at Rational Drug Therapy Program, you will be responsible for conducting clinical reviews of prior authorization requests, performing concurrent drug utilization review with program instructions, and providing general pharmacy information using the point-of-sale computer system established by the West Virginia Bureau of Medical Services (WVBMS) on an as needed basis. Through this role, you will assist in carrying out Rational Drug Therapy Program’s mission to ensure WV Medicaid, WV PEIA, and CHIP members receive safe, rational, cost effective, and patient outcome-oriented drug therapy.

Work Hours: 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE); Non-Benefits Eligible

What you'll do:

• Acquire and maintain clinical knowledge and information on various disease states in which the program is involved via current, evidenced-based recommendations.
• Evaluating claims for accuracy of billing.
• Recommendations of appropriate formulary alternatives.
• Evaluating the clinical appropriateness of drug therapy approval with newly marketed medications as allowed by the program.
• Respond to inquiries in a friendly, professional manner.
• Prior authorization clinical reviews.
• Conducting reviews of home infusion therapy requests.
• Review inquiries from technical employees of the program and ascertain the clinical appropriateness of the outcome in comparison to the drug utilization evaluation against which the inquiry is being presented.
• Evaluations of appropriateness of therapeutic duplications.
• Supervise the information being released by non-professional personnel to persons making inquiries.
• Initiate research to gather and evaluate information from various references to perform prospective drug utilization reviews.
• Clinically evaluating the appropriateness of various infectious disease drug therapy regimens.
• Provide professional services to the WVBMS which include but are not limited to:
  • Prior authorization clinical reviews.
  • Evaluations of appropriateness of therapeutic duplications.
  • Recommendations of appropriate formulary alternatives.
  • Conducting reviews of home infusion therapy requests.
  • Literature reviews applicable to prior authorization requests.
  • Clinically evaluating the appropriateness of various infectious disease drug therapy regimens.
  • Evaluating the clinical appropriateness of drug therapy approval with newly marketed medications as allowed by the program.
  • Evaluating claims for accuracy of billing.
• Literature reviews applicable to prior authorization requests.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow guidelines and convey information in an accurate manner.
• Demonstrated excellent computer data entry, software (Windows and Office-based), and typing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and make constructive suggestions to appropriate peers and supervisors.
• Exhibits excellent skills in handling difficult persons.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate drug use in most common disease states.
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform duties in compliance with WVU HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills and orientation.
• Exhibits a strong understanding of retail pharmacy operations and insurance billing processes associated with retail pharmacy operations.
• A minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience in a retail pharmacy setting (either as a technician, intern, or pharmacist) preferred, but not required; experience in other pharmacy settings would also be taken into consideration, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to make valid clinical judgments concerning a patient's drug therapy needs, given the guidelines of the program.
• Exhibits the flexibility and the ability to work with different insurance plans and different guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.

• Licensed/Registered Pharmacist in WV or Eligible for Licensure/Registration in WV.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC’s mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.