Clinical Pharmacist

: Analyze information, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have deep knowledge of specialty medication pharmacology, local/state/federal pharmacy regulations, able to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, excellent leader and manager of people, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive, quality focused and attention to detail.

Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.(***Knowledge using EPIC/QS1/WILLOW software a plus***) Must have the ability to identify barriers to medication adherence and implement and monitor plans to improve medication adherence.

The ability to motivate and coach patients to help them achieve better outcomes and identify goals of therapy.

: Knowledge of complex/chronic diseases states and therapies used within specialty pharmacy: Oncology, Transplant, Hepatitis C, Infectious Disease (including HIV), Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, GI disorders (including IBD), Cystic Fibrosis, Psoriasis, Hyperlipidemia and many various inflammatory conditions (including Lupus) preferred.

Provide integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a "hands-on" approach to improve the quality of patient care.

This is accomplished by developing personalized relationships with patients and prescribers to improve medication adherence and promote evidence-based care.

Reviewing and interpreting clinician's patient care note/assessments for supportive clinical data needed for prior authorization approvals and development of care plan recommendations.

Develop and refine disease and drug specific clinical protocol to maximize patient adherence and promote evidence-based cost-effective care.

Monitor on-going patient adherence (PDC reports, patient assessment data, and mobile platform data) across all sites and disease categories with focus on oncology and other specialty specific disease states.

Evaluation of EMR to review: drug and disease interaction, medication selection, labs/vitals, allergies, RX orders/renewals and direct MD communication, and other relevant information important to maximize medication adherence and optimize patient outcomes.