Clinical Pharmacist, Population Health, Downtown Health Plaza

Department:

12210 Wake Population Health - Population Health

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 8am-430pm

Pay Range

$53.80 - $80.70

Job Summary:

The Population Health Pharmacist embedded in Downtown Health Plaza Clinic will be accountable for carrying out medication-related strategies designed to optimize patient care and outcomes in the WFBH value-based care (VBC) population specific to Managed Medicaid.  These strategies seek to improve health and reduce the total cost of care while considering social determinants of health.  The pharmacist in this role will: provide patient-centered care to Managed Medicaid attributed to the health system; aid in the closure of medication-related care gaps through completion of comprehensive and targeted medications reviews, face-to-face clinic visits, home visits, and outreach calls; ensure access to medications; triage appropriate utilization of pharmacy resources; precept residents (PGY1 and PGY2) and students; conduct medication utilization evaluations; participate in population health research projects related to Managed Medicaid; participate on Medical Center and Department committees.  In addition, the pharmacist will be expected to build relationships, facilitate teamwork, and serve as a high-performing team member; coordinate and participate in the education of pharmacists and other health care professionals regarding Managed Medicaid topics; assist in the design and implementation of services specific to the Managed Medicaid population. 

The Pharmacist will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary population health team, clinic staff, Managed Medicaid case managers, retail and specialty pharmacies, and other areas as needed. This individual must have strong problem-solving, emotional intelligence, creativity, and written and verbal communication. This individual must also be able to quickly adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude.  This individual, like all department employees, will be expected to uphold the hospital’s key values and to always be a team player.

Position Highlights

• Clinical Pharmacist, Population Health, Downtown Health Plaza
• Monday-Friday 8am-430pm
• Winston Salem, Downtown Health Plaza Clinic

Education/Experience/Certifications To Qualify:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.
• Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required.
• CPP may be required (TBD)
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent experience is required.
• PGY-2 residency in ambulatory care or managed care preferred.
• Board Certification preferred.
• Managed care experience preferred; community, specialty or ambulatory care experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration.
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.   
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions  
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable  
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels.
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.   
• Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations.
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.