Clinical Pharmacist – Population Health

Role Overview

• Coordinates pharmacy initiatives involving registry or high-risk patients identified within the LVPHO (LVPG, MATLAV and Affiliate) practices
• Identifies, organizes, and completes performance improvement projects related to medication use
• Develops and implements pharmacy initiatives directed at promoting high value, high quality, safe, and cost-efficient medication therapy management in accordance with value-based initiatives
• Applies subject matter expertise in clinical pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives, utilization management, medication adherence strategies, and Medication Therapy Management to promote positive outcomes in LVHN value-based reimbursement contract programs
• Critically reviews drug utilization data provided by insurers and analytic team and assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided
• Evaluates patient EMR profiles for appropriateness of medication therapy, conducts patient appointments, and provides and documents patient drug therapy recommendations
• Identifies prescribing patterns that may lead to improper drug selection, sub-therapeutic dosage, overdose, patient failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication and implement strategies to resolve cost barriers
• Interact with patient, providers, and pharmacy to positively impact CMS STARS, PQA, or HEDIS quality measures
• Works with Population Health Director and ICC Pharmacy Manager to help implement strategic population health pharmacy plans
• Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions
• Ensures quality of care through formulary and/or medication management and quality improvement projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy
• 2 years relevant pharmacist experience in patient care or population health or 1 year PGY-1 Residency
• Skilled in critical appraisal of medical literature
• Capable of independently reaching therapeutic decisions in patient care and communicating them to physicians and other involved health professionals
• Ability to accurately monitor medications
• Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times
• Identify, organize, and complete performance improvement projects related to medication management
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to medication management
• RP
• Registered Pharmacist
• State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development