Immunology Specialty Pharmacist (Hybrid

Position: Immunology Specialty Pharmacist (Hybrid)
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Job Summary Provide medication management through an evaluation of medications for patients to ensure safe, effective utilization that is tailored to specific medical conditions. Work with patients, providers, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide access to specialty medications and ensure optimal patient outcomes. We approach patient care as a team and support each other as needed or directed to ensure the necessary patient care responsibilities are completed each day.

This role is an exempt position with the potential for a hybrid on-site/work from homework model.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pharmacy Practice Involvement:

Proactively maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.

Actively participate in clinical meetings

Participate in training staff as directed

Cross train for other roles to provide periodic support as directed based on business needs

Participates in Clinical Subcommittees at MGBSPPrecepts students/residents as directed

Clinical Practice Expectations:

Ensure all drugs are appropriately indicated, effective, safe and convenient for the patient

Identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems

Document safety events at time of discovery through MGBSP safety event tool and assist in resolution under guidance of the Safety Officer Provide immediate and scheduled patient counseling and respond to inquiries from patients, family members, and health care professionals concerning drug therapy in a timely manner

Document therapeutic interventions based on patient and medication therapy evaluation

Facilitate medication access by assisting with prior authorizations, drug therapy appeals, financial assistance, and other Patient Care Coordinator activities as directed.

Provide On-call support on a scheduled rotation

Perform patient evaluation as it pertains to medication management:

Obtain patient histories (medication, allergy, disease) and apply these along with other patient data in the pharmaceutical care evaluation

Evaluate and document patient outcomes at each encounter

Provide patient education on medications and disease states in individual or group settings

Collect analyze, interpret, and evaluate appropriate data relative to medication therapy

Ensure that the patient understands the specific goals of therapy and that the patient and providers are working to achieve these goals

Identify, resolve, and document patient specific drug therapy problems and issues in the patient’s best interest

Evaluate the significance of signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and make recommendations for the modification of drug therapy

Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy

Demonstrates Commitment to Customers:

Aware of different customer needs/desires

Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity

Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.

Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service

Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees:

Seeks to understand and value differences between employees

Treats other employees with dignity and respect

Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior

Resolves conflict in a positive manner

Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup

Demonstrates Commitment to Health System:

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Level of education preferred for this job:
Pharm DExperience (2 years)…