Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation

$101K — $122K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an ACPE Accredited Pharmacy School with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
  • Current unrestricted pharmacist license in state of residence, with ongoing education credits required.
  • Minimum of two years' experience as a licensed pharmacist preferred.
  • Strong clinical background necessary for effective patient care.
  • Familiarity with Specialty Pharmacy medications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct telephonic consultations to educate patients about specialty medication and disease state management.
  • Document consultations and interventions accurately in pharmacy software, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate and interpret prescriptions for specialty medications, verifying details with providers when necessary.
  • Communicate with healthcare providers regarding prescriptions, aiming to convert to generics or preferred alternatives.
  • Verify prescription entries for accuracy and respond to clinical queries from the pharmacy team.
  • Adapt to new workflows and stay updated on specialty pharmacy advancements and treatment guidelines.
  • Support and train junior pharmacists, and participate in error prevention initiatives as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 20 days of paid time off annually.
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • 9 paid holidays each year.
  • 401K plan with a 5% company match and no vesting period.
  • Adoption Assistance Program available.
  • Flexible Spending Account option offered.
  • Assistance with educational expenses and professional memberships.
  • Referral bonus program with incentives of up to $750.
Full Job Description
Company
Lumicera Pay Range
USD $101,335.35 - USD $122,000.00 /Yr. STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)
7.50 - Pharm, Supvr, AsMgr, SrCSEII, PrgMgr, SrPrgMgr, SrProdMgr Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)
M-F 8am to 9pm CT Remote Work Notification
ATTENTION: Lumicera is unable to offer remote work to residents of Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Overview

Due to growth, we are adding a Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation to our team.

The main duty of the Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation is to perform telephonic consultations with patients regarding the use of their specialty medication and management of their disease state. The Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation will perform medication reconciliation, screen for potential drug interactions, and provide side effect management recommendations. Additional tasks for this role include interpreting physicians' prescriptions, contacting prescribers for prescription clarification, and expediting the processing of orders. The individual in this position will be expected to meet department production metrics and service levels, support quality standards, resolve patient issues, and vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. The Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation works independently with minimal guidance and represents the organization using patient-centered care to enhance the patient experience.

Is this you? Find out more below!

Responsibilities

How do I make an impact on my team?

  • Provide patient education through telephonic consultations for patients of the specialty pharmacy in accordance with Lumicera9s Patient Management Program. The consultations will focus on effective assessment and communication of disease state management, side effect mitigation strategies, administration of medication, appropriate storage, and therapeutic appropriateness, following patient-centered care model. Answer clinical questions from patients and caregivers.
  • Provide detailed clinical documentation of patient consultations and interventions in pharmacy software system in compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulatory bodies (such as URAC).
  • Interpret and clinically evaluate prescriptions for specialty medications based on available information and resources. Contact providers and/or patients to verify information related to prescriptions such as drug strength, intended directions, and diagnosis to expedite processing of orders. Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
  • Contact physicians for new prescriptions, consult with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions, and contact pharmacies for prescription transfers. Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic, biosimilar, or preferred drugs whenever possible.
  • Verify prescription information entered in the system by order entry. Answer clinical questions from the pharmacy team.
  • Adapt to new workflows and processes. Solve unique pharmaceutical problems. Stay current with advancements in specialty pharmacy therapies, including new drug approvals and specialty disease state treatment guidelines.
  • Back up other pharmacists as needed; train less experienced pharmacists.
  • Document and report medication errors per company policies and procedures. Facilitate error reduction and prevention methods based off quality department and ISMP standards.
  • Act in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards that we consistently strive to achieve.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What our team expects from you?

  • Graduate of an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
  • Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in state of residence; must continually obtain education credits to maintain active licensure.
  • At least two years of experience as a practicing licensed Pharmacist preferred.
  • Strong clinical background required.
  • Experience and/or strong understanding of Specialty Pharmacy medications desirable.

What can you expect from Lumicera?

  • Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 20 days paid time off
  • 4 weeks paid parental leave
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
  • Referral Bonus Program 60 $750!

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