Patient Care Pharmacist - Short term assignment- Remote
Fuze Health · Colorado, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $171,000 / year
- Colorado, United States
Job highlights
- Provide direct patient care via preferred communication methods.
- Assess prescription appropriateness and monitor patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with providers for therapeutic recommendations.
- Manage prescription transfers and communicate statuses.
- Understand pharmacy billing and regulatory standards.
About the role
Job Summary
About Fuze Health
At Fuze Health, we put patients first and tirelessly address the most pressing needs in healthcare. We empower millions to digitally connect with care providers, essential health resources and needed treatments – and enable care providers, employers, health plans and life sciences companies to meaningfully enhance quality, outcomes and value. We are dedicated to helping our partners evolve and modernize to meet emerging patient and marketplace needs.
Fuze Health’s foundation is built upon the strategic combination of several proven, technology-powered innovators in the digital health, diagnostics, and pharmacy sectors. Our growing portfolio brings together the capabilities of industry leaders including LetsGetChecked, Truepill, and Alto Pharmacy, to create a distinctive, unified force in healthcare. Together, we have the shared vision, advanced capabilities and talented teams to deliver next-generation solutions that patients and healthcare partners need today and into the future.
Job Description
We are looking for an In Patient Care Pharmacist, Specialty to join our Specialty Operations team. We are looking for an individual whose values strongly align with Alto’s patient-first culture. This role will be great for an autonomous highly-skilled pharmacist who focuses on the accurate, safe, and efficient dispensing of prescriptions. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for evaluating and improving internal processes. You will be on a multi-state team working collaboratively to develop and improve SOPs to better serve our Specialty patients. This includes opportunities to participate in cross functional conversations with sales, product, and engineering as Alto expands into new specialty therapeutic areas.
Accelerate Your Career as You
- Carry out Fuze Rx’s Patient Management Program in compliance with URAC, ACHC, VIPPS standards through the following:
- Provide consultations through the patient's preferred method of communication (text, app messaging, email, or phone)
- Perform initial assessments by gathering/reviewing chart notes to determine appropriateness of prescribing patterns
- Perform clinical check-ins to monitor adherence, efficacy, adverse reactions, and drug interactions
- Identify patients in need of clinical interventions and work collaboratively with providers to provide therapeutic recommendations resulting in improved patient outcomes
- Ensure transition of care by transferring out prescriptions to appropriate pharmacies in situations where Alto is unable to fulfill a patient’s prescription
- Being responsible for communicating prescription statuses to patients and providers
- Work closely with Specialty Operations to provide quality care through the following:
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of pharmacy billing including but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, ADAP, commercial insurance, and foundation assistance programs to help troubleshoot patient cost barriers
- Proactively identify and communicate areas of concern regarding scheduling/delivery procedures
- Develop and provide drug information material designed to enhance Specialty Operations’ performance
- Stay abreast of relevant and evolving regulatory and industry standards, ensure that appropriate action is initiated, and communicate these trends to applicable personnel
- Work interactively with a local and/or dispersed team to achieve company business and compliance goals/objectives
- Must currently be licensed and in good standing as a Pharmacist in CO or TX
Minimum Qualifications
A Bit About You
- 5 years of pharmacist experience (OR 3 years pharmacist experience at a Specialty pharmacy)
- Understand how software can be used to improve business processes and is experienced with MAC OS applications, Google Apps, and database applications
- Strong people skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships across cross functional departments.
- Excellent communication skills and enthusiastic about providing an outstanding patient experience via phone, text, and email
- Ability to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision
- Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws relating to the practice of pharmacy
- Ability to review and assess the appropriateness of prescriptions with respect to age specific and disease state specific considerations
- The ability to execute new processes and protocols quickly and accurately, and an interest in defining such processes and protocols for the future
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialty Pharmacist certification (ie: AAHIVP, CSP)
- Completed specialized training or has knowledge of specialty drugs/disease states (Biologics, LDDs, HIV/PrEP, MS, Oncology, etc.).
- Pharmacy manager or Pharmacist In Charge experience
- Current pharmacist licensure in multiple states
This job description does not identify every requirement of the role. Alto may change role responsibilities and work environment with or without notice.
Additional Information
Salary Range: 114,000.00 - 171,000.00 USD Annual
Commission Eligible: No
Equity Eligible: N/A
Travel: No
Location Requirement: Employment at Alto is limited to individuals residing in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington (WA), and Wisconsin.
Employment Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. At this time, Alto is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Benefits: STA (Short-Term Assignment) employees are eligible for legally required benefits, including paid sick time, workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance, as well as the Company’s Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan. This plan focuses on preventive care—including annual checkups, screenings, immunizations, and prenatal care—at no cost when services are provided by an in-network provider.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fuze Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation during any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at talent@fuzehealth.com.
Fuze Health considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment and conducts background checks consistent with applicable law, including the California, Los Angeles County, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New York City Fair Chance laws. We are an E-Verify participating company.
Use of Automated Decision Tools
Fuze Health recruiters and hiring managers may use automated decision tools to help identify candidates who match the stated job requirements, and to what extent. These tools are designed to help ensure fairness in all aspects of the hiring process by providing recruiters and hiring managers with data-backed insights based on information provided in your resume, including work experience, education, and other skills. Fuze Health does not use automated decision tools to make hiring decisions; hiring decisions always involve human review and input. If you have any questions or would like to request an alternative process, please contact us at talent@fuzehealth.com.
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Key skills/competency
- Pharmacist
- Patient Care
- Specialty Pharmacy
- Clinical Interventions
- Provider Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pharmacy Operations
- Patient Consultations
- Medication Adherence
Skills & topics
- Patient Care Pharmacist
- Pharmacist
- Specialty Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Remote Pharmacy
- Healthcare
- Patient Management
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmacy Operations
- Drug Information
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of pharmacist experience, emphasizing specialty pharmacy if applicable, and proficiency with MAC OS, Google Apps, and databases.
- Showcase patient-centric skills: Detail your experience in patient consultations, communication via phone, text, and email, and your ability to maintain cooperative relationships.
- Demonstrate process improvement: Emphasize any experience in evaluating and improving internal processes, developing SOPs, or working with cross-functional teams.
- Verify licensure: Ensure your pharmacist license is current and in good standing in CO or TX, and mention any other state licenses you hold.
- Address preferred qualifications: If you have a Specialty Pharmacist certification or experience with specific specialty drugs/disease states, make sure this is prominent.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific states are eligible for this remote Patient Care Pharmacist role at Fuze Health?
- This remote Patient Care Pharmacist position at Fuze Health is open to individuals residing in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington (WA), and Wisconsin.
- What is the salary range for the Patient Care Pharmacist position at Fuze Health?
- The Patient Care Pharmacist role at Fuze Health offers an annual salary ranging from $114,000.00 to $171,000.00 USD.
- What are the minimum experience requirements for the Patient Care Pharmacist role at Fuze Health?
- To be considered for the Patient Care Pharmacist role, you need a minimum of 5 years of pharmacist experience, or 3 years if you have experience specifically at a Specialty pharmacy.
- Does Fuze Health offer visa sponsorship for the Patient Care Pharmacist position?
- No, Fuze Health is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this Patient Care Pharmacist position. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- What kind of benefits are available for this Short-Term Assignment (STA) role at Fuze Health?
- As a Short-Term Assignment employee, you are eligible for legally required benefits like paid sick time, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. You also have access to the Company’s Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, focusing on preventive care.
- How does Fuze Health use automated decision tools in its hiring process for the Patient Care Pharmacist role?
- Fuze Health may use automated decision tools to help identify candidates who match job requirements. These tools provide insights based on your resume to ensure fairness, but hiring decisions always involve human review and input. You can contact talent@fuzehealth.com for questions or to request an alternative process.
- What specific software or operating systems experience is preferred for the Patient Care Pharmacist role?
- For the Patient Care Pharmacist role, experience with MAC OS applications, Google Apps, and database applications is preferred, along with an understanding of how software can improve business processes.
- What is the work arrangement for the Patient Care Pharmacist role at Fuze Health?