Pharmacist- PMP

Position Summary

The PMP (Patient Management Program) Pharmacist provides individualized treatment of care and personalized case review at regularly scheduled intervals. Medication related problems will be discussed with prescribers via outbound and inbound communications to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients. This role will provide services to help patients understand, manage, and plan their medication therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides medication-related clinical services to patients via telephone.
• Reviews records of patients to determine the appropriateness of medication therapy.
• Evaluates patient’s condition to ensure all issues are being treated.
• Uses motivational interviewing skills to improve a patient’s adherence to medication.
• Follows up with PMP enrolled patients and providers to check on progress toward meeting drug treatment goals.
• Consults with prescribers and healthcare providers to resolve medication-related issues.
• Maintains proper documentation of medication related activities in software platforms.
• Provides education and training on appropriate use of medications and the importance of medication adherence and understanding treatment goals.
• Provides proper follow-up and monitoring with patients and prescribers and healthcare providers.
• Provides drug information to patients, nurses, physicians, or other health care practitioners.
• Critically evaluates and interprets medical information when providing specific information to physicians or providers.
• Utilizes strong communication skills with ability to articulate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrates excellent listening skills and demonstration of empathy with patients in tone, language, questions, and counseling.
• Applies clinical judgment within defined parameters.
• Other Duties Assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a retail or mail-order pharmacy environment preferred.
• 340B knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/ Patient Confidentiality Guidelines required.
• Must obtain dual licensure as a registered pharmacist in Georgia and Florida.
• AAHIV Certification preferred.