Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordinator / Pharmacist - Hourly

About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating effective use of the pharmacy benefit by delivering clinical and educational interventions designed to improve pharmaceutical care for patients assigned to Housecall Providers. Pharmaceutical care will focus on patients enrolled in primary care, palliative care, advanced illness care, and hospice care programs and will be primarily focused on caring for geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate drug therapy regimens for patients empaneled at Housecall Providers and assist with developing drug treatment plans.
• Provide medication therapy management (MTM) services.
• Utilize technology platforms to document and to meet MTM objectives.
• Participate in quality improvement programs related to the pharmacy program.
• Develop and conduct retrospective drug use reviews.
• Consult with clinicians and pharmacists to resolve pharmacy benefit issues.
• Serve as a drug information resource to patients and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy program
• Current (or eligible) unrestricted licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Oregon
• Advanced pharmacy training (PharmD, residency, fellowship, board certification or master’s degree in related discipline) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years as a clinical pharmacist in pharmaceutical care management in an ambulatory care or other clinical setting

Qualifications

• Knowledge of primary care, the principles of managed care, pharmacy benefit management, pharmaceutical reimbursement, and pharmaceutical utilization
• Comprehensive, clinical pharmaceutical knowledge base
• Understanding of geriatrics and palliative care needs and approaches

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to critically evaluate clinical pharmaceutical and medical literature and apply principles of evidence-based medicine
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in diverse settings, such as residential care homes, private homes, and other areas of the community
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and consensus-build
• Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day

Benefits

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. Housecall Providers offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information. We are an equal opportunity employer Housecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.