Job Overview:
Basic Function and Responsibility
The role of the Ambulatory Pharmacist in Population Health will be to function as part of a Primary Care team that is committed to achieving value-based quality and utilization measures by providing comprehensive medication management services, with a focus on medication and formulary adherence, safe and appropriate drug therapy in chronic conditions and transitions in care, polypharmacy management, and identifying/resolving cost of care opportunities. To be successful in this role, an individual will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and problem solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population. Pharmacists in this role must be able to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients and other providers.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Prior experience providing medication management services and direct patient care services
Drug Utilization Review experience
Board certification is favorable
2-3 years experience Clinical Pharmacy
Job Responsibilities:
Works collaboratively with physicians, care coordinators, social workers, and all members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medication management services to patients at high clinical risk to achieve department's quality and utilization measures and documents activities appropriately in electronic medical record. Serves as a medication expert on the health care team and promotes safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective use of drug therapy to patients and prescribers. Maintains current knowledge on pharmace practices and the pharmacy industry.
Assists in the development and implementation of quality improvement processes to monitor the effectiveness and quality of department's services. Develops and provides educational programming for physicians and care coordinators on relevant clinical topics and related clinical performance metrics. Identifies potential medication safety issues and implements medication safety best practices.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of department's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Is an active participant in meetings, work groups, and committees. Participates in departmental and organizational feedback opportunities. Assists in the training of new employees.
Maintains or achieve department's patient satisfaction targets and goals. Assumes responsibility and assists in the development of a staff that is committed to service excellence for internal and external customers.
Meets or exceeds annual system goals for Value Based Incentive Achievement, including but not limited to: medication adherence and formulary adherence measures, medication reconciliation, and other quality and utilization measures identified as a priority for the department.
Assists with pharmacy utilization review/analysis for TriHealth Employee Health Plan and other value-based contracts. Identifies and acts upon drug utilization opportunities through dialogue with TriHealth Physician Practice service lines to maximize high-value/low cost opportunities.
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Reading - Rarely
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Occasionally
Stooping - Rarely
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Rarely
Color Vision - Rarely
Walking - Rarely
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS...
* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
* Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community |
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TriHealth
Nov 19, 2024 