Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

The Clinical Pharmacist will support the mission and vision of the Clinical Pharmacy team to the top of their license. This is a patient-facing role that will support the initiatives set out by the department. These initiatives align with the company’s strategic direction by focusing on improved performance on the medication related quality measures, optimizing high-cost drug utilization, and decreasing the risk of medication related problems that lead to unnecessary healthcare expenditure.

How You Will Make An Impact & Requirements

Clinical Pharmacy Mission

To connect our patients with the knowledge, experience, and skills of our clinical pharmacy staff to assure optimal health outcomes for individuals and the population.

Clinical Pharmacy Vision

To serve our patients and providers as an essential member of the interdisciplinary team.

Hours & Location

• Full Time: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• Remote position

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews and verifies prescriptions for patients identified as high risk to reduce any inadvertent complications due to polypharmacy; work with the case management teams, patient, and any providers to reduce medical complications or otherwise negative interactions.
• If appropriate, contacts medical providers’ offices to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies, and to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions.
• Support Millennium’s strategy to achieve 5 Star rating regarding quality initiatives relating to medications.
• Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team as a collaborative resource to MPG Physicians, Providers, and Care Management team.
• Adheres to government laws and regulations, corporate policies and procedures, ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with medical community including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in the fields of pharmacy and healthcare, reads pharmacy related journals, reads company publications and communications, completes People Plus Learning modules and continuing education credits, research new drugs, attends district meetings, etc.
• Obtains necessary certifications and completes other training required by the company.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation among employees, including helping resolve conflict, giving feedback, recognizing progress, fostering a sense of shared success, and assists other employees as needed.
• Complete Drug Utilization Reviews for criteria-based physician orders within the organization.
• Exhibits initiative and self-direction, with excellent time management skills.

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy (Required)
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree (Required)
• 5 years related clinical pharmacist experience or
• Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency or Board of Pharmacy Specialties or other related certification

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist License- Florida (Required)
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist License – GA, NC, and TX or willing to obtain within 3 months of start date.
• Willing to obtain pharmacist license in any additional state as needed.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO & 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability coverage (goes into effect after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Wellness
• Other Employee Discount programs like Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts
• Other benefits: Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more

Why Millennium?

Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with healthcare providers throughout Florida.

At Millennium Physician Group, you will find an organization that focuses on family and building a strong network of people to care for the communities we serve. We are always searching for employees who have a strong customer service attitude, fantastic teamwork skills and a willing smile ready to share.

Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual, and help you grow in your role with Millennium Physician Group.

If you are interested in joining an organization that puts an emphasis on team work and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Medication Management
• Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
• Patient Education
• Polypharmacy Reduction
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Quality Measures (e.g., HEDIS, Star Ratings)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Pharmaceutical Care
• EMR Systems