Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

This position is with the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) located at 100 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY. It is a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Summary

The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, High Cost Drugs is responsible for the promotion of rational, cost-effective prescribing of medication therapy for contracted membership in collaboration with patients and providers.

Responsibilities

• Design programs to target the high cost of medications
• Outreach providers and patients to educate and support the transition from high cost medications to those that are lower cost of similar efficacy and safety
• Support outcome reporting related to medication cost initiatives
• Learn and gain proficiency in applications and resources used in high cost drug and care management programs
• Coordinate and collaborate with contracted entities including insurers, employer groups as well as key health system entities to drive positive outcomes
• Provide drug information and pharmacy resources to physicians and their staff, and other healthcare professionals as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as requested
• Coordination of patient care: Facilitates a team approach and fosters a positive working relationship with members of the health care team
• Participate in face-to-face encounters with patients in their home, provider office and/or other setting, as needed
• Travel to and/or teleconference in with care team/providers in at least 10 counties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy preferred or an equivalent combination of education and clinical pharmacy experience
• 3+ years Clinical Long-Term Care, Managed Care, and/or Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist experience and/or Pharmacy Residency
• Experience managing formularies and high cost medications
• Pharmacy license in New York State

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care and/or Geriatrics
• Bilingual skills are preferred

Pay range: $115,500.00 - $162,000.00

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.