Job Information
Corewell Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Medication Care Coordination MCC in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Summary
Clinical Pharmacy Specialists within the centralized Medication Care Coordination (MCC) space will work closely with providers and other clinical staff to evaluate and optimize medication regimens for patients as well as supporting the centralized pre and prior authorization work for the system. They will collaborate with other care team members to develop care plans and help with proper prescribing. This work will be completed remotely and will need to navigate EPIC, third-party platforms, and utilize features within the EHR daily.
Coordinates educational programs and activities designed to enhance clinical drug knowledge of staff pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other care providers. Works with staff pharmacist to increase their participation in drug monitoring, pharmacokinetics and cost containment activities. Provides pharmaceutical care to patients in assigned area of practice, implement cost containment programs, provide drug information, education and clinical services which enhance the effectiveness of drug therapy and minimize patient risk. Works with multiple medication automation systems.
Essential Functions
Support and help the technicians navigate the centralized pre and prior authorization work for the system.
Assist with paper order entry for providers.
Intervene when appropriate to support program and system initiatives.
Locate and use clinical data within the EHR to assist with developing treatment recommendations.
Help patients and clinic staff navigate formularies and other programs to assist in lowering the cost of care for patients and the system.
Provide support and guidance to providers and staff where necessary.
Evaluates patients and orders, and takes a lead role in the ordering and interpretation of drug serum levels, using pharmacokinetic principles. Provides physicians with dosage regimen recommendations to enhance therapeutic outcomes, reduce patient’s risk, and reduce the cost of drug therapy.
Provides drug information and educational services to hospital health care professionals, patients and families and assists staff pharmacists in responding to drug information requests. Serves as an information resource and clinical practice role model for staff pharmacists.
Coordinates and implements departmental drug utilization review efforts and other process improvement activities as assigned.
Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Facilitates applicable Pharmacy Committee activities in area of specialty and participates on other committees / task forces as member, consultant and/or chair as assigned.
Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department and Spectrum Health specific requirements on a timely basis.
Coordinates the development, editing, and dissemination of departmental publications for physicians and hospital staff.
Precepts pharmacy residents and students as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree Science of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
2 years of relevant experience pharmacy experience or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Practice Residency Required
2 years of relevant experience hospital pharmacy experience or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Practice Residency Preferred
ASHP accredited postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) residency in area of specialty Preferred
LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Ambulatory Sites 90 Days required
CRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Upon Hire preferred Or
CRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - BPS Board of Pharmacy Specialties Upon Hire preferred
Ideal candidate will be a Pharmacist with Infusion, Oncology, or Community/Specialty Pharmacy experience; PharmD preferred, but not required
This position will offer Medication Care Coordination Support and will not cover any Ambulatory Clinics
This position may train On-Site while offering the opportunity to work Remotely otherwise
Primary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Care Center - Wealthy - 1900 Wealthy - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Corporate Admin - Medication Care Coordination
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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