Prescription Ordering Direct Pharmacist

Position: POD Pharmacist Location:West Virginia, USA Work Type: Remote, Full Time Job ID: PHARM005971 Department: Clinical Job Description: The POD Pharmacist helps develop and implement Monogram’s medication therapy management (MTM) program which will ensure appropriate use of medication management resources. The POD Pharmacist will perform timely written member medication reconciliations and drug therapy action plans for all Monogram members and communicate them to Monogram clinical staff and treating nephrologists, primary care physicians and other providers. He or she conducts telephonic consultations with medical providers when medication changes appear necessary and speaks with members about medication use concerns. The pharmacist will work collaboratively with clinical (e.g. nurse and social worker) care manager operations personnel to integrate medication management into Monogram’s overall care model and to ensure that field clinicians are executing on MTM policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform and write concise member specific comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs); productivity and quality standards apply
• Drive meaningful medication interventions that result in medical providers’ and members’ adhering to evidence-based medication guidelines
• Review member care reports, clinical notes and other medical records as needed for medication action plan development, targeted clinical outreach programs and quality assurance purposes
• Serve as a pharmacist resource for Monogram field clinicians regarding medication use and Monogram MTM resources
• Assist with the delivery of MTM training sessions aimed at building a standardized and effective MTM program for Monogram clinical staff
• Monitor important medication availability and use trends for populations under Monogram’s care management. Stay current with evidence-based prescribing for individuals with kidney disease
• Participate in external and internal interdisciplinary care team case rounds or meetings and produce MTM related documentation to be shared with appropriate treating providers
• Implement medication optimization processes that meet the needs of managed care organizations and their members

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD
• Active pharmacist license and reside in the state of position
• 3+ years previous experience (or equivalent) actively practicing as a pharmacist, preferably within a managed care, ambulatory care, or clinical practice environment
• Desired qualifications include:
• PGY1 residency in ambulatory care, managed care, or related clinical field
• BPS board certification in pharmacotherapy, geriatrics, ambulatory care, or related clinical field
• Board certification in MTM from NBMTM
• MTM certificate training from APhA, Powerpak, or similar program
• Office‐based if located in Brentwood, TN or Tempe, AZ with some domestic travel. Full time remote if located in city or state of local POD (multidisciplinary) care team with some domestic travel

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, flexible vacation time/PSSL, and paid parental leave
• Wellness & Growth – Work life assistance resources, physical wellness perks, mental health support, employee referral program, and BenefitHub for employee discounts

Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person’s health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders. Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient’s healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home. Monogram Health’s personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications Preferred Pharmacist