Pharmacist Clinical

This position is eligible for an additional sign-on bonus. 

Provide clinical pharmacy services within the on-site health program to support safe timely and contract-compliant medication management for patients. The role supports provision of prescribed medications formulary medication access non-formulary medication prior authorization processes continuity of medication supply for transfer release or removal and compliance with applicable clinical credentialing privacy documentation emergency response and quality requirements established under the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical pharmacy services within the scope permitted by law regulation organizational authorization and any required Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement (CP/PAA). 
• Support the on-site health care program in providing over the counter and prescription medications to patients in accordance with contract requirements and applicable standards of care. 
• Manage and support formulary medication processes in alignment with the current Immigration Health Services Corps formulary and approved non-formulary medication processes. 
• Support non-formulary medication requests by completing and routing required prior authorization documentation to the pharmacy benefits manager and coordinating final approval status. 
• Coordinate with network pharmacies to support dispensing of approved formulary and non-formulary medications in accordance with pharmacy benefit requirements. 
• Help ensure medication services use participating network pharmacies when reimbursement is contractually limited to network pharmacy dispensing. 
• Ensure adequate medication supply is prepared to support continuity of care for patient transfer release or removal including any required travel medications. 
• Collaborate with medical staff to identify medication-related needs associated with acute chronic urgent and emergency care delivered on-site or through approved outside providers. 
• Maintain accurate medication-related documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and other required records in accordance with applicable privacy records management and contract requirements. 
• Support medication-related coordination for Medical Payment Authorization Request and referral processes when medication services intersect with off-site care discharge planning or continuity of care requirements. 
• Participate in patient care activities quality improvement activities and risk management activities required under the health services program. 
• Comply with written policies and procedures for emergency response including prompt recognition of and response to health-related emergencies. 
• Maintain all required licensure credentialing and certifications in active status for the state in which services are provided. 
• Participate in initial annual and other required training drills and competencies related to emergency response safety life safety and assigned duties. 
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality and restrict access to protected information to authorized personnel with a need to know. 
• Work effectively with patients from diverse cultural and language backgrounds and support effective communication through approved language assistance resources when needed. 
• Coordinate with the Field Medical Coordinator regional chief pharmacists network pharmacies and other designated stakeholders on medication access and pharmacy benefit processes as required. 
• Support safe lawful and compliant pharmacy-related operations consistent with contract standards internal policies and applicable federal state and local requirements. 
• Complete required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.   

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Current full active and unrestricted license in Maryland or the ability to obtain one. 
• Recognized as a Licensed Supervised Provider.  Able to provide care and services under a Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement (CP/PAA) as permitted by law regulation and organizational authorization. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

Education Required: 

• B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm D degree from a program that is accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. 

Attributes and Professional Qualities: 

• Strong oral and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Critical thinking skills 4. Cultural competency.  
• Integrity and honesty.  
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred not required). 

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. 
• Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile. 
• Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. 
• Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. 
• Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self). 
• Must be able to see hear and smell with aids if necessary. 
• Must be able to lift push or carry 30 pounds. 
• Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations. 
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. 
• Average manual dexterity for computer operation. 
• Phone or computer use for extended periods of time. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S. 
• Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment. 
• U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty). 
• Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation. 
• Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances. 
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. 

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Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. IHMS USA Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time