Clinical Pharmacist

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At LUX Infusion were reimagining infusion care to be more human supportive and connected. Inspired by lux meaning light - we guide patients providers and partners through complex therapies with clarity compassion and confidence.

As a clinician-led U.S.-based organization we put people first - helping patients feel seen and supported through faster therapy starts dedicated care coordination and meaningful collaboration. Our commitment to inclusion diversity equity and advancement (IDEA) is central to our culture ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference.

Schedule & Location:

Monday Through Friday from 8:30am Central Standard Time To 5pm Central Standard Time.

Pharmacist License Needed: Alabama

It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work onsite in our Birmingham AL location.

Job Description:

The Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for ensuring safe practices of pharmacy operations including but not limited to the review and interpretation of prescriptions for verification reviewing patient records to determine appropriateness of medication therapy providing patient medication counseling detecting therapeutic incompatibilities and dispensing medications within and for various BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy locations and/or therapy specific Centers of Excellence operations.

The Clinical Pharmacists will monitor drug therapies for patients advise on interventions as needed and assume the responsibility of general oversight and management of patient care which may include providing effective medication management for the accurate treatment and prevention of specialty disease states. This position may be required to oversee and/or verify and validate pharmacy technician activities and documentation and will work closely and collaboratively with other internal and external departments as needed including but not limited to Reimbursement and managed Markets Services Quality Management Nursing and/or Clinical Services and/or other Pharmacy Services team members.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate with a BS or Doctorate of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required
• Current unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state noted in posting required
• Strong knowledge and understanding of specialty therapies the steps needed to qualify a patient for such therapy and the ability to lead team members through these steps for patient support
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers including meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office (including Word Excel PowerPoint etc)

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Specialty Infusion/In-Home Infusion Retail Community Mail-order and/or Hospital Pharmacy strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working alongside pharmacy technicians and other clinical and administrative service providers to support patient care strongly preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Specialty Pharmacy service operations preferred
• General knowledge and understanding of payer contracts for specialty and/or rare disease therapies and operational requirements to support contracts for pharmacy or prescription services
• Certification in Good Clinical Practices
• Proficiency with CareTend preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support prescription management and documentation in accordance with BioMatrix established processes and systems guidelines and requirements while following all legal regulatory and state regulations including HIPAA
• Comply with the regulatory guidelines of the State Board of Pharmacy FDA DEA Department of Health & Human Services Medicare ACHC URAC and OSHA
• Work and interact collaboratively and effectively with Intake and Referral Services team members in support of the on-boarding of new patient in need of specialty services and therapies offered by BioMatrix.
• Support successful outcomes overall end to end processes to support getting referrals to their proper destination for prescription fulfillment
• Ensure continuity of patient referral activities are performed optimally
• Support staffing and resource adjustments as found necessary to support referral and prescription volume needs across various BioMatrix specialty pharmacy locations and in alignment with overall growth goals for the organization
• Monitor oversee and/or manage pharmacy technician activities documentation and performance. Pharmacy technicians may also serve roles such as Referral Patient Support
• Work and interact collaboratively and effectively with various Pharmacy operational team members and roles to ensure prescription fulfillment order management and shipping support are all working in concert with one another to meet patient prescription care needs in a timely fashion
• Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy verify the necessary ingredients and evaluate their suitability
• Enforce safety rules and regulations throughout prescription dispensing processes
• Monitor the proper use of tools of the trade including automation (filling machinery) and compounding equipment
• Provide comprehensive patient counseling on all specialty medications dispensed and ensure patients receive medications in accordance with physicians order/prescription
• Work with shipping manager to ensure ALL deliveries have been made appropriately and timely
• Assess patient incidents complaints etc. for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation
• Maintain necessary and thoughtful communications to all intake referral and pharmacy team members delivering information supplied by leadership with impact to people process and technology updates within a given location or locations
• Serve as a point of escalation for clinical prescription and/or patient care issue management and resolution support related to services provided by referral or pharmacy services team members
• Display effective communication skills with analytical dexterity to ensure that personnel uphold ethical and professional values in day-to-day activities
• Participate in and/or provide new employee training as requested
• Provide training and guidance to pharmacy interns and monitor their performance
• Maintain records such as pharmacy files narcotic book patient profiles and charge file systems.
• Participates in on-call rotation as needed or determined by pharmacy management
• Comply with all requirements of Manufacturer programs as contractually required and instructed
• Complete annual continuing education as required by both ACHC and URAC
• Participate in performance improvement activities as required
• Maintains pharmacy licensure and certifications according to requirements

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Triages work and assigns duties to staff as directed
• Perform employee management tasks including but not limited to review of productivity management of job descriptions timely performance reviews disciplinary process/corrective action and all associated personnel paperwork.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work overtime Exempt
• Potential overnight travel on occasion by car and plane
• Careful attention to detail
• Performs related duties as requested
• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

KNOWLEDEGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Able to use computers and software applications
• Knowledge of medications dosing side effects indications contraindications and proper administration and storage
• Knowledge of patient history and care charts
• Able to create and implement systems required to gather maintain and analyze information
• Knowledge of clinical procedures or operations
• Ability to train and supervise assigned staff
• Ability to complete basic patient referrals and assessments
• Ability to maintain quality infection or safety control standards
• Maintain and promote positive attitude towards the job and company
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Ability to actively communicate inspire and motivate all levels of staff
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
• Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others
• Ability to set priorities and assign work to other professionals
• Excellent verbal written and communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Communication Skills

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Computer Skills

• Become and remain proficient is all programs necessary for execution.

Pay Range/Rate

$58 - $65 USD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact the LUX Infusion Talent Team at or View phone number on drjobpro.com .

While performing the duties of this position the employee may occasionally be required to stand walk or sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 vision abilities required by this role include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Employees are expected to:

• Participate annually in required legal and ethical compliance training
• Consistently act in compliance with LUX Infusions legal ethical and compliance policies
• Adhere to all standards and procedures outlined in the LUX Infusion Compliance Manual
• Refrain from any behavior that could be considered unethical or unlawful

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

All LUX Infusion team members are expected to support the organizations mission vision and values by demonstrating integrity dedication compassion and enthusiasm. This includes placing patients first working collaboratively with a stackedhands mindset and maintaining a consistent focus on quality accountability and continuous improvement.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills required.

This role operates in a fastpaced environment and requires the ability to prioritize competing demands manage multiple tasks effectively and seek guidance when appropriate.

Employees in this position may be required to assist directly - or coordinate appropriate assistance - to ensure access to LUX Infusions services for individuals with disabilities including patients visitors employees or others.

LUX Infusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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