Senior Integrated Clinic Pharmacist at Humana in Lake Worth, FL

Job description

Become a part of our caring community We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist with over five years of experience to join our primary care organization. You will play a critical role in improving patient outcomes through effective medication management, patient education, and collaboration with our healthcare team. The role requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to use clinical judgment to make informed decisions about patient care. You will report to the Associate Director Integrated Clinic Pharmacist. This is a remote position. In this role you will: Use evidence-based medicine and clinical judgment to evaluate the suitability of pharmacotherapy for high-risk patients with chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and COPD Execute clinical protocols as allowed per organization and state regulatory agencies Optimization of drug coverage benefits for appropriate care and reduced costs (preferred formulary products, lower cost alternatives and home delivery pharmacy) Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care Participate in high-risk rounds with a multi-disciplinary team to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans Excellent patient counseling skills and the ability to communicate complex medical information to patients and healthcare providers Disease state education for patients on appropriate use of medications and self-management Engage in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety and efficacy Post-discharge medication reconciliation for high-risk transition of care patients Document all activity within clinic EMR and other required pharmacy or clinical management systems Support CMS Stars and HEDIS quality measures for successful clinic performance Maintain accurate documentation of clinical interventions and patient care activities Conduct in-service education and training sessions for healthcare staff and develop and share educational materials related to pharmacotherapy Stay current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and clinical guidelines. Provide consultation to healthcare providers on complex medication management issues Respond to additional requests from the Primary Care Organization, providing support within the pharmacist's defined scope of practice to advance organizational goals. Address and implement targeted initiatives or priorities as directed by the National Director or Associate Directors of Pharmacy, according to best practices and regulatory standards. Use your skills to make an impact Minimum Requirements Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Florida Willingness to become licensed in additional states for market support Pharm.D. or other advanced pharmacy degree Minimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing pharmacist Experience working in a team environment and supporting common goals Proficiency using with MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point, Teams, Outlook, and troubleshoot and resolve basic technical needs within a remote environment. Preferred Requirements Clinical residency in ambulatory care or similar discipline Board certification in geriatric pharmacy Experience working in an ambulatory care/primary practice setting Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems Experience in managing drug therapy for patients with chronic conditions Identify and implement innovative solutions for improved efficiencies and outcomes Multilingual (preferably English/Spanish) Workstyle: Remote Location: Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Okeechobee or Lake Worth Florida Schedule: M-F 8-5 Eastern Travel: 5% - Typically, one (1) time quarterly for market meetings, as needed by the market Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download spe