Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

1d•$115,500 - $162,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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