Career Opportunities: Senior Clinical Pharmacist (24202)

Requisition ID 24202 - Posted 05/16/2024 - CareOregon - Full Time - Permanent - Portland - Multi Location (16) Job Description Print Preview

Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.

Job Title Senior Clinical Pharmacist Exemption Status Exempt Department Pharmacy Manager Title Director of Pharmacy - Clinical Services Direct Reports n/a Requisition # 24202 Pay and Benefits Estimated hiring range $149,090 - $180,400 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefits Posting Notes This is a remote role, but you must reside in one of the listed 9 states.

We are looking to fill the CCO- specific LOB position.

We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently, thrives in a team-based environment, can be creative and innovative, not afraid to speak up but also listen to other's opinions, open to other's points of view, and thinks about equity, diversity, and inclusion when framing thoughts and ideas.

Job Summary The Senior Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with staff and providing pharmacy oversight of a line-of-business (LOB) (i.e., Coordinated Care Organization (CCO)) or the pharmacy network (i.e., clinical and community pharmacists). Responsibilities include developing and delivering clinical and educational interventions designed to improve pharmaceutical use and improve prescribing patterns; creating and conducting quality improvement programs related to medication use and other pharmacy program activities as assigned. Essential Responsibilities * Prepare drug utilization reports and analyses for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and/or assigned CCO. * Use an evidence-based process to develop formulary recommendations and drug use criteria for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. * Develop and conduct retrospective drug use reviews. * Develop and implement clinical educational programs to improve drug utilization and quality. * Develop and conduct educational initiatives to improve prescribing patterns. * Develop quality improvement programs and coordinate or conduct activities to improve Medicare or CCO quality metrics. * Develop materials to communicate pharmacy benefit or other information to members, clinicians, and pharmacists. Position assigned to - CCO - specific LOB * Establish and foster professional relationships and partnerships with local pharmacists, primary care clinic staff, and hospital staff when appropriate to collaborate, provide technical assistance, and support pharmacy programs as well as improve Medicare/CCO quality metrics performance. * Develop and disseminate best practices on high quality clinical care and safe and appropriate medication use. * Communicate formulary changes and medication use initiatives to responsible CCO network partners. * Partner with CareOregon pharmacy benefit leads on areas of opportunity to reduce medication costs and inappropriate utilization. * Implement specific CCO initiatives to meet regulatory requirements, such as opioid reviews. * Critically evaluate drug therapy regimens for patients enrolled in the case management program and assist with developing treatment plans as assigned. * Analyze CCO clinical claims data to identify prescribing trends and develop interventions to support quality and/or process improvement. * Collaborate with diverse multi-disciplinary teams within and outside... For full info follow application link.

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