Clinical MTM Pharmacist - Remote

JOB SUMMARY (added Nov 2023)
The Clinical Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Pharmacist will provide patient-centered MTM services for the purpose of optimizing medication therapy to improve clinical, economic and humanistic outcomes. The Clinical MTM Pharmacist will participate in a broad spectrum of MTM services including, but not limited to, Comprehensive Medication Reviews, Targeted Interventions, Adherence Monitoring Interventions, Cost-Effective Interventions, and Transitions in Care to help achieve these outcomes.

MTM services may be provided to patients telephonically or by remote video link (telehealth)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver MTM services, including but not limited to, Comprehensive Medication Reviews, Disease Specific Medication Reviews, and Targeted Interventions to assess appropriateness of all medications, to optimize medication therapy and to improve clinical outcomes

Communicate and document clinical recommendations to prescribers and interdisciplinary care teamsKNOWLEDGE & REQUIREMENTS Knowledge and understanding of the 5 Core Elements of MTM services –
1) Medication Therapy Review – Comprehensive and Targeted,
2) Personal Medication List (PML),
3) Medication-Related Action Plan (MAP),
4) Interventions and Referrals, and
5) Documentation of Services and Follow-up Ability to efficiently assess prescribed medication therapy for unnecessary medications, need for additional medications, ineffective medications, inappropriate doses, adverse drug reactions, and adherence concerns

Ability to efficiently propose appropriate interventions to resolve medication therapy problems, achieve goals of therapy and prevent new medication therapy problems

Ability to assist with managing medication costs through cost-effective interventions

Ability to help patients identify medication adherence barriers and develop solutions to overcome those barriers

Ability to efficiently evaluate and accurately document patient care notes, prior adverse reactions, patient recommendations, and prescriber recommendations in a clear, concise, professional and timely manner

Ability to collaborate with prescribers, interdisciplinary care teams, patients and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific disease state therapy goals

Ability to provide patient-centered education on chronic disease states, including medications used for prevention and treatment

Strong Telephonic Skills – Ability to speak clearly and communicate fluidly with senior citizens and healthcare professionals alike

Excellent Listening and Interpersonal Skills – Ability to convey warmth and empathy to others while patiently employing active listening technique

Clear and Concise Communication Skills – Ability to articulate complex information, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise professional manner to a variety of audiences

Professional Demeanor – Consistent demonstration of a professional attitude and behavior

Exceptional Interviewing Skills – Ability to probe and question patients to extract information to understand concerns and needs

Conflict Resolution Skills – Ability to defuse potential customer conflict and respond supportively to patients through use of appropriate tone, questioning, and/or counsel

Strong Work Values – Ability to follow all company and departmental processes and procedures

Self-management Skills – Self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail

Knowledge of the Law – Abide by state pharmacy law and understanding of basic compliance measures for the CMS programs, and ensure privacy and confidentiality as required by HIPAA, company and department guidelines

Maintain Licensure – Maintain active pharmacist licensure in state(s) required for business needs

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