Staff Rx Clinical Programs Pharmacist

The care team clinical pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive, relationship-driven pharmaceutical care for members in order to support optimal health and well-being. Clinical activities will include comprehensive medication reviews, provision of drug information services, chronic disease management and education, participation in cost-reducing and quality-enhancing activities, and supportive relationship building through multichannel interactions with patients, caregivers, and the surrounding healthcare community.

Responsibilities

The care team clinical pharmacist will:

• Serve as a medication expert and clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary care team
• Provide education regarding medications and disease states to both individual members and in group settings
• Provide drug information and clinical consultations to members, their caregivers, and care team colleagues
• Promote an environment of teamwork and collaboration by establishing strong personal relationships with members, partners, providers and Edge care team colleagues
• Assist members and caregivers in identifying, measuring, tracking, and attaining whole health goals
• Document all clinical activities and interventions with the support of technology
• Use population health analytics to identify populations at risk and collaboratively develop strategic initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in medication management, quality outcomes, and value-based prescribing for members
• Collaboratively design, implement, and monitor evidence-based actionable care plans that are aligned with the member’s life goals
• Serve as a patient advocate by promoting safe, evidence-based, cost-effective use of drug therapy
• Support pharmacy-related CMS Stars quality measures for an assigned panel of members
• Assess patient needs related to medication therapy and deconstruct barriers to care through relationship building and evaluation of member profiles
• Conduct medication reviews with a comprehensive vision of safety, cost, convenience, and efficacy

Required Qualifications

• Strives to always do the right thing
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of Federal/State laws/regulations regarding delivery of pharmacy services and the scope of practice of a pharmacist
• Demonstrated ability to extract pertinent information through patient interviews and/or medical records in order to reach safe and effective clinical decisions
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Knowledge of and experience with critically evaluating medical literature and various sources of drug information
• 1+ years of experience working in a start-up healthcare environment
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and contribute toward overarching strategic initiatives
• Takes personal responsibility for remaining up to date on relevant clinical pharmacy topics
• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, anticipate & solve problems
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 clinical pharmacy residency program prior to start date where at least 50 percent of the experience includes the provision of direct patient care services with interdisciplinary teams or three (3) years of relevant clinical experience
• Competent at intermediate level or higher with MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing within all licensed states
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Ability to manage a large panel of members with varying levels of clinical need; eager to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and to collaborate closely with other disciplines
• Curious and internally driven toward problem-solving
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacotherapy and pharmacy practice; experience with current outpatient medication management guidelines for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure
• Experience in medication therapy management and/or chronic disease management
• Emotionally insightful and caring to self and others
• Excellent organizational and communication (verbal & written) skills
• Experience in navigating medication cost concerns
• Deeply respectful; courteous & friendly demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced pharmacy degree
• Clinical residency experience with a focus in ambulatory care pharmacy or geriatric pharmacy
• Licensure in MI, TN, LA, or GA.
• 2+ years working in an ambulatory care/primary care practice setting
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) or strong interest in pursuing
• Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP) or geriatric pharmacy (BCGP) or strong interest in pursuing

Additional Information:

Work-At-Home Requirements

• WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.

COVID Policy

Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their home to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40