Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation
Lumicera Health Services · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $122,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Consult patients telephonically about specialty medications.
- Perform medication reconciliation and manage side effects.
- Interpret prescriptions and contact healthcare providers.
- Meet department production and quality standards.
- Work independently with minimal guidance.
About the role
About Lumicera Health Services
Lumicera Health Services, powered by Navitus, is redefining specialty pharmacy with innovative solutions and a commitment to transparency and stewardship. We foster a creative and diverse work environment where team members can thrive.
Overview of the Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation Role
Due to company growth, we are seeking a dedicated Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation to join our team. This role involves conducting telephonic consultations with patients about their specialty medications and disease management. Key responsibilities include medication reconciliation, identifying drug interactions, and providing recommendations for side effect management. You will also interpret prescriptions, liaise with prescribers for clarification, and expedite order processing. The ideal candidate will meet departmental productivity goals, uphold quality standards, resolve patient issues, and adapt to changing business needs. This position requires independent work with minimal supervision, representing Lumicera with a patient-centered approach to enhance the patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patient education via telephonic consultations, focusing on disease state management, side effect mitigation, medication administration, storage, and therapeutic appropriateness, following a patient-centered care model.
- Answer clinical questions from patients and caregivers.
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation of patient consultations and interventions in the pharmacy software system, adhering to internal policies and external regulatory standards.
- Interpret and clinically evaluate prescriptions for specialty medications.
- Contact providers and/or patients to verify prescription details, such as drug strength, directions, and diagnosis, to expedite order processing.
- Verify the validity of controlled substances.
- Consult with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions and initiate prescription transfers with other pharmacies.
- Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic, biosimilar, or preferred drugs when possible.
- Verify prescription information entered into the system by order entry staff.
- Answer clinical questions from the pharmacy team.
- Adapt to new workflows and processes, and solve unique pharmaceutical problems.
- Stay current with advancements in specialty pharmacy therapies, new drug approvals, and disease state treatment guidelines.
- Provide backup support to other pharmacists and assist in training less experienced pharmacists.
- Document and report medication errors according to company policies, and contribute to error reduction and prevention methods.
- Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and maintain the highest ethical standards.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in your state of residence; ongoing continuing education required to maintain active licensure.
- A minimum of two years of experience as a practicing licensed Pharmacist is preferred.
- Strong clinical background is essential.
- Experience with and/or a strong understanding of Specialty Pharmacy medications is desirable.
What Lumicera Offers
- Industry-leading Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- 20 days of paid time off.
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 9 paid holidays.
- 401K company match up to 5% with no vesting requirement.
- Adoption Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance.
- Referral Bonus Program (up to $750).
Key Skills/Competency
- Clinical Consultation Pharmacist
- Specialty Pharmacy
- Patient Education
- Medication Reconciliation
- Drug Interactions
- Side Effect Management
- Prescription Interpretation
- Provider Communication
- Pharmacy Software
- Patient-Centered Care
Skills & topics
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Consultation
- Specialty Pharmacy
- Patient Education
- Medication Management
- Telehealth
- Drug Interactions
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Remote Job
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD, licensed experience, and specialty pharmacy knowledge.
- Showcase clinical skills: Emphasize your experience in patient education, medication reconciliation, and interaction management.
- Demonstrate communication abilities: Provide examples of telephonic consultations and provider interactions.
- Prepare for the interview: Be ready to discuss your approach to patient-centered care and problem-solving.
- Understand Lumicera's mission: Align your answers with their core principles of transparency and stewardship.
Technical preparation
Review specialty medication profiles.,Practice telephonic patient communication.,Study drug interaction databases.,Familiarize with pharmacy software systems.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging patient consultation.,How do you handle medication verification issues?,Explain your approach to patient education.,How do you manage multiple priorities?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the remote work limitations for this Clinical Consultation Pharmacist role at Lumicera?
- Lumicera is unable to offer remote work to residents of Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. If you reside in one of these states, you would not be eligible for this remote position.
- What is the typical work schedule for a Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation at Lumicera?
- The work schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 9 pm CT. This provides a flexible window for consultations and operational coverage.
- What are the key qualifications for the Clinical Consultation Pharmacist position?
- A B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE accredited school is required, along with a current, unrestricted pharmacist license. At least two years of practicing pharmacist experience is preferred, with a strong clinical background and desirable experience in specialty pharmacy medications.
- How does Lumicera support professional development for its pharmacists?
- Lumicera offers an Educational Assistance Plan and assistance with Professional Memberships, supporting your continued learning and growth in the field of pharmacy.
- What makes the Pharmacist, Clinical Consultation role unique at Lumicera?
- This role is unique due to its focus on telephonic patient consultations for specialty medications, emphasizing patient education, disease management, and proactive side effect management within an innovative specialty pharmacy setting.
- What is the STAR bonus potential for a Clinical Consultation Pharmacist at Lumicera?
- For roles like the Pharmacist, the STAR Bonus has an at-risk maximum of 7.50%, offering an incentive based on performance against set metrics.