Clinical Pharmacist-Population Health

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC•Asheville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The population health clinical pharmacist manager will provide innovative pharmacy services to patients served by MAHEC’s value-based care arrangements. Specifically, the clinical pharmacist will assist interdisciplinary teams in improving quality metrics, preventing inpatient admissions or readmissions, and decreasing unnecessary utilization costs. The clinical pharmacist shall serve as a resource for healthcare providers and staff. The population health clinical pharmacist manager will supervise team of population health technicians and their organizational workflows. A clinical practice may be maintained at an outpatient clinic. The position may precepting pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with advanced training (Pharm.D.).
One year of clinical and administrative practice experience and experience teaching and working collaboratively with other health care professionals and pharmacy students.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency.
Registered Pharmacist with an active and unencumbered license to practice in North Carolina or meets eligibility requirements for endorsement by the Board of Pharmacy.
Eligibility to apply for Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner status.
Eligibility for clinical faculty appointment with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and UNC School of Medicine.
Board Certification (BCPS, BCACP, BCGP, BCADM) is required within one year of hire.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.
Ability to effectively present information in didactic sessions, small group sessions, and clinical teaching sessions and respond to questions appropriately.
Ability to develop routine reports and to write business correspondence.
Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)
Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position.
Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required.
Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

Nice To Haves

ASHP in Geriatrics or ambulatory care.
Spanish speaking skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in clinic and care management activities to provide clinical pharmacy services and oversight for safe use of medication.
Completes/Reviews medication reconciliation.
Provides medication counseling.
Prescribes and adjusts medications as permitted through collaborative practice agreement.
Screens for drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, omissions, etc.
Monitors patients for therapeutic and/or adverse response to medication
Coordinates patient care with other outpatient or inpatient teams.
Ensures continuity of care and access with all medications.
Documents the care provided in patients’ records.
Participates in multidisciplinary reviews of patients’ progress, when applicable.
Serves as resource to population health division, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to provide medication reviews and to assist in accurate completion of medication reconciliation activities.
Refers patients to patient assistance programs, or other resources to navigate medication access issues, as needed.
Proactively assesses and encourages appropriate medication adherence.
May provide discharge counseling and education for select high-risk patients, either face-to-face or telephonically.
Provides both direct patient care and virtual services to patients as determined based on oversight from applicable clinic, PHMO, and/or pharmacy leadership
Provides oversight of cost-effective use of medications and treatments.
Participates in developing guidelines, algorithms, and care pathways to improve the care and safety of patients.
Oversight of the refill program and pharmacy technician team, including the Medication Assistance Program (MAP).
Participates in MAHEC committees and initiatives related to population health, transitions of care, and/or pharmacy practice.
Identifies problems and confers with the Administrative Director concerning unusual situations or staff performance issues.
Teaches in MAHEC programs including residency didactics, student and resident seminars, and continuing education programs.
Instruct, supervise and evaluate pharmacy residents and students during inpatient medicine experiences.
Participates in MAHEC committees and teams as required.
Participates in appropriate national, state, and local professional organizations.
Participates in scholarly activities such as poster presentations, student and resident projects, and publishing.
Serves as a resource for health care providers, lay groups, and learners in Western North Carolina on pharmacotherapy issues.