Mail Order Pharmacist

Brunswick, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join Martins Point Health Care - an innovative not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force ofpeople caring for people Martins Point employees are on amission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martins Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect where our values - taking care of ourselves and others continuous learning helping each other and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martins Point has been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2015.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist works collaboratively with all members of the care team providing world class service to both the patients and staff of Martins Point. The Staff Pharmacist ensures the proper compounding dispensing review and verification of prescription medications within regulatory guidelines company policies and procedures; provides appropriate drug information to patients and clinical staff; and actively supports organizational/departmental initiatives in an accurate and professional manner..

Job Description

Key Outcomes:

Meets patient satisfaction and medication error rate metrics while accurately performing the prescription dispensing process in accordance with federal state JCAHO MPHC and Department of Defense rules and regulations.
Ensures proper drug usage counseling is provided to patients following OBRA regulations.
Verifies that prescriptions prepared by the technician staff are filled accurately.
Consults and educates patients providers and appropriate staff regarding current drug information and pharmacy initiatives.
Outreaches to medical providers to clarify prescribed medications dosages refills interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications and answer medical provider questions.
Complies with Board of Pharmacy regulations Federal and State Law JCAHO standards and Department/organizational policies and procedures.
Reports and documents clinical pharmacy activities including but not limited to recommendations and outcomes.
Ensures the accurate processing of insurance claims to prevent payment rejections. Follows-up with insurance companies and medical providers and participates in 3rd party audit.
Assists the Pharmacy Manager with identifying and managing potential problems in such areas as formulary compliance generic substitution prescribing patterns inventory management customer experience etc.
Performs pharmacy interventions in alignment with Health Plan and/or Delivery System strategic goals ex. Medical Expense Management)
Performs special projects as assigned.
Participates in huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Assists other MPHC pharmacy departments as required including but not limited to adherence outreach and Medication Therapy Management.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D
2 years experience as a pharmacist in an outpatient clinic mail order or retail setting.
HMO/managed care pharmacy experience preferred.
Specialty Pharmacy experience preferred
340-B pharmacy experience preferred
Home infusion pharmacy experience preferred

License/Certification:

Registered pharmacist in the state in which employee practices (i.e. Maine)
Current and active immunizing pharmacist certification (Health Center locations only)

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

Demonstrated background in clinical pharmacy.
Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
Access and use up-to-date information technology and resources for patient education.
Complete pharmacy documentation in a timely and accurate fashion in accordance with MPHC policies/procedures.
Advocate and promote by personal example excellence of service as an integral part of the pharmacy department.
Detail oriented and excellent follow through skills.
Strong learning agility and emotional intelligence
Strong communication customer service and time-management skills.
High levels of integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and attend to strategic and essential tasks in a busy complex environment.
Ability to analyze and problem solve.
Strong people-leader with ability to manage conflict and hold difficult conversations.
Ability to lead and manage in a fast-changing environment.
Ability to act as mentor and coach to new pharmacists and staff.
Ability to help guide team in a positive direction.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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