Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs

Design programs to target the high cost of medications

Outreach providers and patients to educate and support the transition from high cost medications to those that are lower cost of similar efficacy and safety

Support outcome reporting related to medication cost initiatives

Learn and gain proficiency in applications and resources used in high cost drug and care management programs

Coordinate and collaborate with contracted entities including insurers, employer groups as well as key health system entities to drive positive outcomes

Provide drug information and pharmacy resources to physicians and their staff, and other healthcare professionals as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as requested

Coordination of patient care: Facilitates a team approach and fosters a positive working relationship with members of the health care team

Participate in face-to-face encounters with patients in their home, provider office and/or other setting, as needed

Travel to and/or teleconference in with care team/providers in at least 10 counties

Perform other duties as assigned

Doctorate degree in pharmacy preferred or an equivalent combination of education and clinical pharmacy experience

3+ years Clinical Long-Term Care, Managed Care, and/or Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist experience and/or Pharmacy Residency

Experience managing formularies and high cost medications

Pharmacy license in New York State

Board certification in Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care and/or Geriatrics

Bilingual skills are preferred