Clinical Pharmacist

HCSC • Houston, TX

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

The CareAllies Clinical Pharmacist supports strategic priorities in Stars Part D and medication utilization to improve care quality, safety, clinical results, and financial performance for physician clients. The role works with CareAllies clinical leaders and provider groups to use practice-level data and identified opportunities to guide academic detailing, process interventions, and value-based care improvement.

The pharmacist shares medication-utilization and performance data with physician clients, supports quality-improvement initiatives such as medication adherence and evidence-based prescribing, and collaborates on polychronic condition management. The role includes conducting comprehensive medication reviews, identifying relevant medication therapy problems, participating in clinical rounds, and counseling patients or caregivers on medication safety and effectiveness. The pharmacist also presents at provider-facing meetings, which may involve travel and evening attendance, and serves as a preceptor in CareAllies’ PGY-1 managed care pharmacy residency program.

This is a hybrid position primarily supporting the Rio Grande Valley market and surrounding areas. The employee is onsite at provider offices or the Houston office three days per week and works from home on other days. The posting also states that the position may be performed remotely from eligible locations in the continental United States, excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii. Travel is up to 25% within the assigned market, including overnight stays. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours, with typically five to eight evening meetings per month, usually Monday through Thursday. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Registered pharmacist license in good standing for the state.
• Registered pharmacist preceptor.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in managed care and/or ambulatory care.
• Professional pharmacy practice experience with the patient population in the local market.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain distinct needs to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make timely, sound decisions.
• Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity.
• Ability to build informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to accomplish objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Foundational understanding of the CMS Medicare program structure and associated regulatory landscape.
• Foundational understanding of CMS quality-improvement programs.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of pharmacy degree.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy PGY-1 Residency program.

Responsibilities

• Support Stars Part D and medication-utilization strategies to improve quality, safety, clinical results, and financial performance for physician clients.
• Partner with provider groups and educate primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinical staff on value-based care.
• Share and interpret performance data and medication-utilization trends to support population health and quality improvement.
• Develop and support academic detailing and process interventions based on practice-level data, trends, and identified opportunities.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, including medication adherence and evidence-based or guideline-directed prescribing.
• Attend and present at provider-facing meetings, including meetings scheduled in the evenings.
• Collaborate with physician clients and CareAllies clinical programs on polychronic condition management initiatives.
• Complete comprehensive medication reviews for identified patients and prioritize relevant medication therapy problems.
• Participate in clinical rounds with physicians and other clinicians to address identified medication therapy problems.
• Counsel patients and caregivers about medication therapy, safety, and effectiveness.
• Serve as a pharmacy preceptor in the CareAllies Managed Care Pharmacy PGY-1 residency program and mentor future pharmacists.
• Maintain professional growth and enthusiasm for the practice of pharmacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• Pension plan
• At least 15 days of paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other incentives
• Annual incentive bonus plan, subject to plan terms and conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level