Pharmacist

Vytalize Health • Hoboken, NJ

9d

About The Position

Your opportunity
We are currently looking for a Clinical Pharmacist that will support patients to promote health. We are looking for a candidate who can focus on promoting health as a positive vitality, beyond just the absence of disease. We need someone that can “look upstream” to consider the complex web of interactions in your patient’s history, physiology to promote health and prevent disease and support managing various medical conditions.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Current pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy in the State where the candidate is licensed
• Clinical experience in Medication Therapy Management
• Experience in pharmacist-led Clinical Disease Programs – e.g Diabetes, COPD, CHF, etc
• Knowledge of healthcare industry practices and HIPAA regulations
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A motivated self-starter who does not need constant direction or feedback to drive results
• Ability to make clinical decisions independently
• Flexibility to change and resourceful
• Proficient with learning new computer systems, basic IT trouble shooting and using multiple monitors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, a sense of ownership and comfortable operating in ambiguity
• Solution oriented with the ability to think strategically and creatively in decision-making
• Strong work ethic to exceed expectations and goals
• Coachable and able to take direction and feedback well, yet being forward-thinking to challenge the status quo
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a patient-centered, pharmacist-led disease management program to optimize care for chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD, and others, while promoting medication adherence and health education.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and clinical professionals to ensure patients receive the best care
• Conduct Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) as well as other professional tasks in expanded clinical programs
• Advise patients on medication use and provide patient education
• Analyze patient medication profile for drug interactions, suboptimal treatment regimens, cost effective regimens, etc.
• Apply evidence based medication guidelines when creating recommendations to healthcare providers
• Follow up with patients and healthcare providers to ensure progress towards patient specific treatment goals
• Aid in development of appropriate clinical algorithms, pathways, and call scripts to support staff in delivering services
• Assist in coordination of care for patients between healthcare providers and pharmacies
• Serves as a resource for drug information for other healthcare providers
• Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws and standards of practice which govern the profession of pharmacy
• Maintains pharmacy and healthcare records and documentation in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Stay updated on current clinical guidelines and advances in chronic disease management.
• Provide education to staff and providers as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual bonus potential
• Health benefits effective on start date
• Health & Wellness Program; up to $300 per quarter for your overall well-being available on start date
• 401K plan effective on the first of the month after your start date; 100% of up to 4% of your annual salary
• 5 sick days and unlimited (or generous) paid "Vytal Time" after your first 90 days
• Company paid STD/LTD
• Technology setup
• Ability to help build a market leader in value-based healthcare at a rapidly growing organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree