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Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacist is to provide oversight for all daily operations of the assigned patient care team, including management of assigned pharmacy staff, clinical support to patients, and ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with state, federal and board of pharmacy laws.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
Conducts a comprehensive clinical review of pharmacotherapy for each patient including drug utilization, counseling, compliance, drug interaction screening, side effect profiling and drug administration support to ensure the patient's treatment plan is in line with evidence-based recommendations
Documents results of pharmacotherapy review in patient chart so that the nursing team performing follow-up assessments are aware and educated
Counsels patients on new drug therapy in accordance with clinical management models so that patients are educated on the specifics of their planned treatment
Completes REMS training and follows program SOPs accordingly
Coordinates patient care with the referring clinician, including but not limited to, social, psychological and physical needs that warrant customized services by Biologics, Inc. (i.e. pre-filled syringes, color coded labeling for medication identification, etc.) and documenting these services in their progress note so that the fulfillment and distribution teams are aware of additional materials to add
Serves as a Liaison between patients, caregivers, home health agency nurses, hospice nurses, and the prescribing physician/clinician for orders related to the services provided by Biologics, Inc. to ensure all stakeholders receive outrageous customer service
Provides subcutaneous teaching support for patients and caregivers. If necessary, coordinates adequate nursing services with the prescribing clinician
Provides on-call coverage at direction of Pharmacist-in-Charge so that patient's needs are met outside of operational hours
Processes prescriptions accurately and timely so that subsequent groups
Verifies the discontinuation of service for each patient by assigning the appropriate therapy outcome and deactivates the patient's chart, prescriptions and software profile as appropriate so that the Patient Support group is informed to discontinue future refills.
Implements clinical management models for products and disease states
Primary intake for all new team referrals initiated by telephone
Committed to "outrageous customer service" as defined by Biologics' internal policies
Understands the importance of relationship building with patients and clinicians and works to foster such relationships
Operations
Strict adherence to company policy as it relates to all government funded payers, specifically Medicaid and Medicare
Dispenses all medication pursuant to a physician's order and in accordance with all state, federal and board of pharmacy laws
Compliant with all company policies specifically as they relate to pharmacy operations
Adheres to the federal and state laws with regard to the purchase and dispensing of controlled substances
Verifies accuracy of prescription order entry so that errors or discrepancies are corrected early in the workflow, making the process more efficient for other groups
Verifies accuracy and quality assurance check of final prescription product dispensed
Assists pharmacy technicians in adjudication of pharmacy claims to ensure accurate payment is communicated and collected
Monitors hazardous waste material management within the pharmacy
Understands and supervises the aseptic technique of pharmacy personnel
Oversees pharmacy technicians
Utilizes patient education materials effectively
Professional
Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws
Supports professional development goals of staff within the assigned patient care team
Maintains an attitude of constant learning and ensures self-education within the pharmacy arena
Attends conferences with Peers and reports topics discussed at staff meetings
Minimum Requirements
4+ years of post-graduate experience in pharmacy operations, clinical oversight, and patient care/counseling.
Critical Skills
Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws
Specialty pharmacy experience
Ability to apply for additional state licensures as needed
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of computers and excellent word processing skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively utilize reference materials
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
Licensure/Certifications
Current and unrestricted license in good standing in TX
Physical Requirements
General Office Demands
Most of the shift is on the phone with patients
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Our Base Pay Range for this position
$52.36 - $87.26
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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