Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordinator / Pharmacist - Hourly

Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordinator / Pharmacist - Hourly

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This position is responsible for coordinating effective use of the pharmacy benefit by delivering clinical and educational interventions designed to improve pharmaceutical care for patients assigned to Housecall Providers. Pharmaceutical care will focus on patients enrolled in primary care, palliative care, advanced illness care, and hospice care programs and will be primarily focused on caring for geriatric patients. This position will demonstrate consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. This pharmacist will play a key role in the patient-centered medical home, incorporating principles of population-based medicine and providing comprehensive medication management under established collaborative practice agreements. This position will coordinate the expansion of pharmaceutical care services within Housecall Providers primary care and palliative care services. Coordinating and leading the design, development, and implementation of quality improvement initiatives will be an important aspect of this position.

NOTE: This is temporary position with an expected duration of 9 months. The schedule is 1 day/wk (weekday).

Estimated Hiring Range:

$74.51 - $91.06

Bonus Target:

Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual

Current CareOregon Employees: Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate drug therapy regimens for patients empaneled at Housecall Providers and assist with developing drug treatment plans.
• Provide medication therapy management (MTM) services.
• Utilize technology platforms to document and to meet MTM objectives.
• Participate in quality improvement programs related to the pharmacy program.
• Develop and conduct retrospective drug use reviews.
• Consult with clinicians and pharmacists to resolve pharmacy benefit issues.
• Serve as a drug information resource to patients and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Department Functions

• Propose and implement process improvements.
• Meet deadlines for completion of workload.
• Maintain agreed upon work schedule.
• Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
• Provide cross-training on specific job responsibilities.
• Meet identified business goals that contribute to departmental goals.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures.

Experience and/or Education

Required

• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy program
• Current (or eligible) unrestricted licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Oregon
• Advanced pharmacy training (PharmD, residency, fellowship, board certification or master’s degree in related discipline) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years as a clinical pharmacist in pharmaceutical care management in an ambulatory care or other clinical setting

Preferred

• Experience working with advanced illness/palliative care patients
• PGY1 residency and PGY2 specialty residency training in ambulatory care
• Board certification (BCPS, BCACP, BCGP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Knowledge of primary care, the principles of managed care, pharmacy benefit management, pharmaceutical reimbursement, and pharmaceutical utilization
• Must have comprehensive, clinical pharmaceutical knowledge base 
• Understanding of geriatrics and palliative care needs and approaches

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to critically evaluate clinical pharmaceutical and medical literature and apply principles of evidence-based medicine 
• Must be highly motivated and have the ability to work independently 
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Ability to work in diverse settings, such as residential care homes, private homes, and other areas of the community
• Ability to manage multiple tasks 
• Ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and consensus-build 
• Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day

Working Conditions

Work Environment(s):         ☒ Indoor/Office    ☐ Community      ☐ Facilities/Security                       ☐ Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing:     ☐ No                        ☒ Telephonic       ☐ In Person

Hazards:  May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.

Equipment:  General office equipment and/or mobile technology

Travel:  May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used

Work Location: Work from home

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.  Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. Housecall Providers offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Housecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer.  The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.