Patient Counseling Pharmacist (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Counseling Pharmacist Pharmacist (Hybrid)

Pay: $60 an hr | Bi-weekly

Job Type:

• Onsite for 1st month of training; hybrid once able to meet metrics
  
  MANDATORY: Must be licensed in NC and in good standing
  Must live within one hour driving distance of office (11800 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513)

Shift Options:

• M-F 9-6 EST

Patient Counseling Pharmacist Pharmacist Overview:

• Conducts a comprehensive clinical review of pharmacotherapy for each patient including drug utilization, counseling, compliance, drug interaction screening, side effect profiling and drug administration support to ensure the patient’s treatment plan is in line with evidence-based recommendations
  
  -Documents results of pharmacotherapy review in patient chart
  so that the nursing team performing follow-up assessments are aware and educated
  
  -Counsels patients on new drug therapy in accordance with clinical management models so that patients are educated on the specifics of their planned treatment
  
  -Completes REMS training and follows program SOPs accordingly
  
  -Coordinates patient care with the referring clinician, including but not limited to, social, psychological and physical needs that warrant customized services by Biologics, Inc. (i.e. pre-filled syringes, color coded labeling for medication identification, etc.) and documenting these services in their progress note
  so that the fulfillment and distribution teams are aware of additional materials to add
  
  -Serves as a Liaison between patients, caregivers, home health agency nurses, hospice nurses, and the prescribing physician/clinician for orders related to the services provided by Biologics, Inc. to ensure all stakeholders receive outrageous customer service
  
  -Provides subcutaneous teaching support for patients and caregivers. If necessary, coordinates adequate nursing services with the prescribing clinician
  
  -Provides on-call coverage at direction of Pharmacist-in-Charge so that patient’s needs are met outside of operational hours
  
  -Processes prescriptions accurately and timely so that subsequent groups
  
  -Verifies the discontinuation of service for each patient by assigning the
  appropriate therapy outcome and deactivates the patient’s chart, prescriptions and software profile as appropriate so that the Patient Support group is informed to discontinue future refills.
  
  -Implements clinical management models for products and disease
  states
  -Primary intake for all new team referrals initiated by telephone
  -Committed to “outrageous customer service” as defined by Biologics’ internal policies
  -Understands the importance of relationship building with patients and clinicians and works to foster such relationships
  
  Operations
  
  -Strict adherence to company policy as it relates to all government funded payers, specifically Medicaid and Medicare
  
  -Dispenses all medication pursuant to a physician’s order and in accordance with all state, federal and board of pharmacy laws
  
  -Compliant with all company policies specifically as they relate to pharmacy operations
  
  -Adheres to the federal and state laws with regard to the purchase and dispensing of controlled substances
  
  -Verifies accuracy of prescription order entry so that errors or discrepancies are corrected early in the workflow, making the process more efficient for other groups
  
  -Verifies accuracy and quality assurance check of final prescription product dispensed
  
  -Assists pharmacy technicians in adjudication of pharmacy claims
  to ensure accurate payment is communicated and collected
  
  -Monitors hazardous waste material management within the pharmacy
  
  -Understands and supervises the aseptic technique of pharmacy personnel
  
  -Oversees pharmacy technicians
  
  -Utilizes patient education materials effectively
  
  -Perform intake of and ensure appropriate reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints as applicable and in accordance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Patient Counseling Pharmacist Pharmacist Qualifications:

• -Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws
  
  -Supports professional development goals of staff within the assigned patient care team
  
  -Maintains an attitude of constant learning and ensures self-education within the pharmacy arena
  
  -Attends conferences with Peers and reports topics discussed at staff meetings
  Qualifications/Requirements
  
  -3-5 years or more post-graduate experience in pharmacy operation, clinical oversight, and patient care
  
  -Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
  
  -BCOP certified or willing to become BCOP certified when eligible
  
  -Current and unrestricted license in good standing
  
  -Licensed in the state of North Carolina or Texas to practice pharmacy, license in good standing
  
  -Meets or exceeds current CE requirements pursuant to Board of Pharmacy Laws
  
  -Ability to apply for additional state licensures as needed
  
  -Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  -Working knowledge of computers and excellent word processing skills
  
  -Working knowledge of sterile technique and other quality control issues

Patient Counseling Pharmacist Benefits:

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to:

Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425