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Trihealth Inc Pharmacist - Population Health in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Overview: Basic Function and Responsibility The role of the Ambulatory Pharmacist in Population Health will be to function as part of a Primary Care team that is committed to achieving value-based quality and utilization measures by providing comprehensive medication management services, with a focus on medication and formulary adherence, safe and appropriate drug therapy in chronic conditions and transitions in care, polypharmacy management, and identifying/resolving cost of care opportunities. To be successful in this role, an individual will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and problem solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population. Pharmacists in this role must be able to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients and other providers. Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy Pharmacist Prior experience providing medication management services and direct patient care services Drug Utilization Review experience Board certification is favorable 2-3 years experience Clinical Pharmacy Job Responsibilities: Works collaboratively with physicians, care coordinators, social workers, and all members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medication management services to patients at high clinical risk to achieve department's quality and utilization measures and documents activities appropriately in electronic medical record. Serves as a medication expert on the health care team and promotes safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective use of drug therapy to patients and prescribers. Maintains current knowledge on pharmace practices and the pharmacy industry. Assists in the development and implementation of quality improvement processes to monitor the effectiveness and quality of department's services. Develops and provides educational programming for physicians and care coordinators on relevant clinical topics and related clinical performance metrics. Identifies potential medication safety issues and implements medication safety best practices. Demonstrates a working knowledge of department's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Is an active participant in meetings, work groups, and committees. Participates in departmental and organizational feedback opportunities. Assists in the training of new employees. Maintains or achieve department's patient satisfaction targets and goals. Assumes responsibility and assists in the development of a staff that is committed to service excellence for internal and external customers. Meets or exceeds annual system goals for Value Based Incentive Achievement, including but not limited to: medication adherence and formulary adherence measures, medication reconciliation, and other quality and utilization measures identified as a priority for the department. Assists with pharmacy utilization review/analysis for TriHealth Employee Health Plan and other value-based contracts. Identifies and acts upon drug utilization opportunities through dialogue with TriHealth Physician Practice service lines to maximize high-value/low cost opportunities. Other Job-Related Information: Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Frequently Continous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.