Pharmacist, Clinical (CA)

Navitus Health Solutions, LLC•Irvine, CA

1d•$60 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to interpret prescriptions, verify information with prescribers and patients, and expedite order processing. The role compounds and dispenses medications in accordance with corporate and regulatory guidelines, tracks order status and outstanding issues, and counsels patients on medication use and potential drug interactions. The pharmacist may respond to customer calls about lost orders or dispensing errors, maintain production, quality, and service levels, adjust priorities to meet business needs, and train less experienced pharmacists. The position also involves solving complex problems using existing solutions. The role provides oversight and quality assurance for pharmacy technicians; supports prescription processing and reimbursement; advises clinicians on formulary medications and therapies; monitors pharmaceutical storage, distribution, and use; contributes to error prevention, formulary management, and the quality management program; and supports compliance objectives. The position is based at the Irvine, California location. The work schedule varies between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or a PharmD degree.
Current, unrestricted Registered Pharmacist license in the state of residence, or ability to gain reciprocity within four months when required by state law or client contracts; additional state licenses may be required based on business needs.
Maintain continuing education credits to keep licensure active.
Strong clinical background.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand, interpret, explain, and comply with laws, regulations, and policies governing pharmacy operations.
Ability to compound a wide variety of drugs and medicines and maintain related records.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with medical professionals and patients.
Ability to develop professional relationships with clinic staff and counsel patients on proper medication use.
Ability to learn and apply principles and practices of supervision.
Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
Ability to interact consistently, cooperatively, and respectfully with other employees.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist preferred.
Managed care and/or PBM experience preferred.
Preferred understanding of specialty pharmacy drugs, including REMS and Limited Distribution Products best practices.

Responsibilities

Fill prescriptions for pharmaceutical preparations and devices at company facilities; maintain accurate transaction records and submit appropriate third-party reimbursement claims.
Consult with physicians and nurses on pharmaceutical questions and advise physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective, innovative therapies.
Answer pharmaceutical questions from patients and staff, and monitor the storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
Interpret prescriptions and contact prescribers or patients to verify prescription details and expedite processing.
Verify the validity of controlled substances.
Verify prescription information entered through data entry or order entry; contact physicians for new or transfer authorizations; and work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs when possible.
Counsel patients on medication use and potential drug interactions.
Document and report medication errors to the direct supervisor and facilitate error reduction and prevention based on errors and ISMP standards.
Review, develop, and manage formularies.
Participate in the quality management program, committees that monitor and evaluate performance data, and quality improvement initiatives based on evaluation outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.