Pharmacist

Position Title: Pharmacist

Work Location: Cary, NC

Assignment Duration: 6 Months

Work Schedule: Training: M-F 9-6 EST, After Training: M-F mix of 9-6 and 11-8 EST shifts (at least 3, 11-8 shifts a week)

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacist is to provide oversight and safety for all daily operations of the assigned patient care team, including management of assigned pharmacy staff, clinical support to patients, and ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with state, federal and board of pharmacy laws.

Background & Context:

At our organization, our mission is to simplify access to medication and deliver personalized care that helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes - one patient, one partner, one therapy at time.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conducts a comprehensive clinical review of pharmacotherapy for each patient including drug utilization, counseling, compliance, drug interaction screening, side effect profiling and drug administration support to ensure the patient's treatment plan is in line with evidence-based recommendations

* Documents results of pharmacotherapy review in patient chart so that the nursing team performing follow-up assessments are aware and educated

* Counsels patients on new drug therapy in accordance with clinical management models so that patients are educated on the specifics of their planned treatment

* Completes REMS training and follows program SOPs accordingly

* Coordinates patient care with the referring clinician, including but not limited to, social, psychological and physical needs that warrant customized services by our organization (i.e. pre-filled syringes, color coded labeling for medication identification, etc.) and documenting these services in their progress note so that the fulfillment and distribution teams are aware of additional materials to add

* Serves as a Liaison between patients, caregivers, home health agency nurses, hospice nurses, and the prescribing physician/clinician for orders related to the services provided by our organization to ensure all stakeholders receive outrageous customer service

* Provides subcutaneous teaching support for patients and caregivers. If necessary, coordinates adequate nursing services with the prescribing clinician

* Provides on-call coverage at direction of Pharmacist-in-Charge so that patient's needs are met outside of operational hours

* Processes prescriptions accurately and timely so that subsequent groups

* Verifies the discontinuation of service for each patient by assigning the appropriate therapy outcome and deactivates the patient's chart, prescriptions and software profile as appropriate so that the Patient Support group is informed to discontinue future refills.

* Implements clinical management models for products and disease states

* Primary intake for all new team referrals initiated by telephone

* Committed to "outrageous customer service" as defined by our organization's internal policies

* Understands the importance of relationship building with patients and clinicians and works to foster such relationships

* Strict adherence to company policy as it relates to all government funded payers, specifically Medicaid and Medicare

* Dispenses all medication pursuant to a physician's order and in accordance with all state, federal and board of pharmacy laws

* Compliant with all company policies specifically as they relate to pharmacy operations

* Adheres to the federal and state laws with regard to the purchase and dispensing of controlled substances

* Verifies accuracy of prescription order entry so that errors or discrepancies are corrected early in the workflow, making the process more efficient for other groups

* Verifies accuracy and quality assurance check of final prescription product dispensed

* Assists pharmacy technicians in adjudication of pharmacy claims to ensure accurate payment is communicated and collected

* Monitors hazardous waste material management within the pharmacy

* Understands and supervises the aseptic technique of pharmacy personnel

* Oversees pharmacy technicians

* Utilizes patient education materials effectively

* Perform intake of and ensure appropriate reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints as applicable and in accordance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

* Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws

* Supports professional development goals of staff within the assigned patient care team

* Maintains an attitude of constant learning and ensures self-education within the pharmacy arena

* Attends conferences with Peers and reports topics discussed at staff meetings

Qualification & Experience:

* 3-5 years or more post-graduate experience in pharmacy operation, clinical oversight, and patient care

* Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy

* BCOP certified or willing to become BCOP certified when eligible

* Current and unrestricted license in good standing

* Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws

* Ability to apply for additional state licensures as needed

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Working knowledge of computers and excellent word processing skills

* Working knowledge of sterile technique and other quality control issues