Mail Order Pharmacist - Per Diem

Martin's Point Health Care•Brunswick, ME

10h

About The Position

Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015. Position Summary The Pharmacist works collaboratively with all members of the care team providing world class service to both the patients and staff of Martin’s Point. The Staff Pharmacist ensures the proper compounding, dispensing, review and verification of prescription medications within regulatory guidelines, company policies and procedures; provides appropriate drug information to patients and clinical staff; and actively supports organizational/departmental initiatives in an accurate and professional manner.. Job Description Key Outcomes: Meets patient satisfaction and medication error rate metrics while accurately performing the prescription dispensing process in accordance with federal, state, JCAHO, MPHC and Department of Defense rules and regulations. Ensures proper drug usage counseling is provided to patients, following OBRA regulations. Verifies that prescriptions prepared by the technician staff are filled accurately. Consults and educates patients, providers and appropriate staff regarding current drug information and pharmacy initiatives. Outreaches to medical providers to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications and answer medical provider questions. Complies with Board of Pharmacy regulations, Federal and State Law, JCAHO standards and Department/organizational policies and procedures. Reports and documents clinical pharmacy activities, including but not limited to recommendations and outcomes. Ensures the accurate processing of insurance claims to prevent payment rejections. Follows-up with insurance companies and medical providers and participates in 3rd party audit. Assists the Pharmacy Manager with identifying and managing potential problems in such areas as formulary compliance, generic substitution, prescribing patterns, inventory management, customer experience, etc. Performs pharmacy interventions in alignment with Health Plan and/or Delivery System strategic goals ex. Medical Expense Management) Performs special projects, as assigned. Participates in huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes. Assists other MPHC pharmacy departments as required, including but not limited to adherence outreach and Medication Therapy Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D
2 years experience as a pharmacist in an outpatient clinic, mail order or retail setting.
Registered pharmacist in the state in which employee practices (i.e. Maine)
Current and active immunizing pharmacist certification (Health Center locations only)
Demonstrated background in clinical pharmacy.
Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
Access and use up-to-date information, technology, and resources for patient education.
Complete pharmacy documentation in a timely and accurate fashion in accordance with MPHC policies/procedures.
Advocate and promote, by personal example, excellence of service as an integral part of the pharmacy department.
Detail oriented and excellent follow through skills.
Strong learning agility and emotional intelligence
Strong communication, customer service and time-management skills.
High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and attend to strategic and essential tasks in a busy, complex environment.
Ability to analyze and problem solve.
Strong people-leader with ability to manage conflict and hold difficult conversations.
Ability to lead and manage in a fast-changing environment.
Ability to act as mentor and coach to new pharmacists and staff.
Ability to help guide team in a positive direction.

Nice To Haves

HMO/managed care pharmacy experience preferred.
Specialty pharmacy, 340-B pharmacy, or home infusion pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Meets patient satisfaction and medication error rate metrics while accurately performing the prescription dispensing process in accordance with federal, state, JCAHO, MPHC and Department of Defense rules and regulations.
Ensures proper drug usage counseling is provided to patients, following OBRA regulations.
Verifies that prescriptions prepared by the technician staff are filled accurately.
Consults and educates patients, providers and appropriate staff regarding current drug information and pharmacy initiatives.
Outreaches to medical providers to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications and answer medical provider questions.
Complies with Board of Pharmacy regulations, Federal and State Law, JCAHO standards and Department/organizational policies and procedures.
Reports and documents clinical pharmacy activities, including but not limited to recommendations and outcomes.
Ensures the accurate processing of insurance claims to prevent payment rejections.
Follows-up with insurance companies and medical providers and participates in 3rd party audit.
Assists the Pharmacy Manager with identifying and managing potential problems in such areas as formulary compliance, generic substitution, prescribing patterns, inventory management, customer experience, etc.
Performs pharmacy interventions in alignment with Health Plan and/or Delivery System strategic goals ex. Medical Expense Management)
Performs special projects, as assigned.
Participates in huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Assists other MPHC pharmacy departments as required, including but not limited to adherence outreach and Medication Therapy Management.