Pharmacy Clinical Job Description
Pharmacy clinical
provides assistance to clinical pharmacy programs including collection of medication history data, drug information research, pharmacy care plan initiation and clinical guideline management under the guidance and direction of clinical pharmacists.
Pharmacy Clinical Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective pharmacy clinical job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included pharmacy clinical job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Direct PBM and in-house prior approval process for all pharmaceuticals
Maintain sound and compliant drug utilization management process
Act as chair of plan’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee to maintain sound Formularies for all product lines
Be responsible for the hiring and retention of quality staff and the on-going planning, monitoring, training, coaching, evaluation, and appraisal of staff performance and development to ensure successful achievement of goals and objectives
Oversee clinical pharmacy portion of the restricted recipients program
Participate in development of our Medicare Part D program, with special concentration on clinical functions and regulatory compliance
Develop disease intervention programs in the pharmacy area utilizing plan’s disease management software
Communicate effectively with key customers (health plans ) to keep them informed of pharmacy programs and initiatives
Supports medical management and clinical/quality initiatives across the organization
Supports the improvement and accomplishment of corporate, division, and facility objectives through interdepartmental teamwork and planning
Pharmacy Clinical Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Pharmacy Clinical
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BCPS, ACLS, BLS, BPS, PALS, CPR, MTM, BCPPS, PTCB
Education for Pharmacy Clinical
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the pharmacy clinical job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Pharmacy, Education, School of Pharmacy, Graduate, Science, Department of Education, English, College of Pharmacy, Foreign Language, General Education
Skills for Pharmacy Clinical
Desired skills for pharmacy clinical include:
Coordination of benefits
Medical terminology
MS Office and PC skills
Complaints and grievance guidelines and prescription drug utilization management requirements
Clinical practices and related information systems and computer application
UPMC Health Plan internal department functions
Electronic claims adjudication and resolution
Retail pharmacy processes and LTC Pharmacy billing functions
Diagnosis and disease states
Drug interactions
Desired experience for pharmacy clinical includes:
Develop and actively participate in training and mentorship programs for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians
Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees
In conjunction with Pharmacy Director, responsible for staff performance evaluations
Planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the performance of clinical pharmacy activities
Provide clinical/drug information to healthcare professionals and patients
Development and execution of drug utilization reviews
Pharmacy Clinical Examples
1
Pharmacy Clinical Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of pharmacy clinical. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pharmacy clinical
- Evaluates clinical skills of pharmacists and provides performance review input for staff development
- An active member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- Participate in the selection and hiring of pharmacists
- Precepts and coordinates the precepting of pharmacy students
- Acting as staff pharmacist when deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy
- Assists the Program Director for the PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program
- Supports the other exam practice pharmacists and clinical specialists in the development and maintenance of the pharmacist's roles in various disease centers
- Contribute to the market presence of the business through whitepapers, blogging, abstracts/posters, speaking engagements
- Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary In conjunction with pharmacy director and operations manager, responsible for staff performance evaluations
Qualifications for pharmacy clinical
- Completion of PGY1 residency or approval from ASHP for exemption
- May require 50% travel nationwide
- 3-4 years pharmacy experience in a Hospital/Ambulatory care clinic and at least 1 year of supervisory experience with informatics focus
- Must be Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP)
- One to two years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail, mail order, hospital or specialty pharmacy setting
- Requires the ability to sit and be stationary for prolonged periods of time, normal or corrected vision, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform work on a computer
2
Pharmacy Clinical Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of pharmacy clinical. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for pharmacy clinical
- Responsible for the development and review of pharmacy policies and procedures Provides oversight of staff scheduling
- Administrative Participate in meetings, committees, and work groups both internally and externally as assigned
- Clinical Activities Develop and revise various formularies for each line of business (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid), including sending communications, training of identified departments, updating all brochures, updating the website, and submitting change forms
- Clinical Activities (Cont) Manage and evaluate therapeutic drug interventions and other clinical pharmacy programs for the purpose of controlling pharmacy trend, including member and provider interventions, and looking specifically at outcomes for these programs, considering comprehensive research projects
- Communication Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external customers
- Collaborates with the pharmacy organization to ensure that operational impacts of pharmacy UM and formulary policies other pharmacy strategic programs can be accommodated by the operations area
- Lead, direct, and oversee all clinical aspects of current and future pharmacy benefit programs, ensuring BCBST has appropriate policies, procedures and resources aligned with all applicable regulations and requirements
- Directs and manages staff responsible for the development and implementation of new and revised clinical pharmacy services across pharmacy and medical management
- Leads the development and implementation of specialty initiatives across pharmacy and medical management, such as a holistic cancer care program and a rare chronic disease specialty management program
- Directs and oversees all aspects of staff and any vendor(s) performing case review for the pharmacy care management programs, member appeals, grievances and complaints all within the established time periods
Qualifications for pharmacy clinical
- Ability to walk, to various locations throughout health system
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Clinical or healthcare related preferred
- Pharmacy Supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician with Pyxis Technologies dispensing products, Cato, Pharmagistics, CII Safe experience preferred
- Mature understanding of pharmacy application support processes and workflow
- Three to six years experience pharmacy applications support
- Three to six years in hospital pharmacy practice
3
Pharmacy Clinical Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pharmacy clinical. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pharmacy clinical
- Provides strategic guidance and support where appropriate of quality programs mandated by contractual requirements including but not limited to HEDIS, STARs, Evaluat8, MTM, Opioid DUR programs, polypharmacy, controlled substance monitoring, high risk medication monitoring and DSNP yearly member medication review
- Coordinates closely with the Director of Pharmacy Market Development in order to offer the most cost effective and competitive clinical services across markets
- Oversees the direction and management of staff responsible for P&T activities for all formularies
- Oversees the drug prior authorization, appeals, medical policy and provider grievance
- Direct supervisory responsibility of clinical pharmacists and technical staff
- Strives to improve the quality of care through the adherence of evidence based guidelines/protocols, reduction of medication adverse drug events, and minimizing cost
- Directs development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services
- Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and critical pathways as approved by appropriate committees
- Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts
- Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners
Qualifications for pharmacy clinical
- Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
- Current Georgia Pharmacist license required
- Argus experience desired
- Currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Texas
- Graduate of the ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy Degree or higher
- BS with ASHP accredited residency and two years experience or PharmD or MS (Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy)
4
Pharmacy Clinical Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pharmacy clinical. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pharmacy clinical
- Supervises and instructs pharmacists, residents, and pharmacy students
- Prepares and presents drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reaction reports, and pharmacy interventions summary to the P&T committee
- Reviews and evaluates the medical literature for studies supporting the pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic programs
- Reviews the performance and documentation of clinical activities of all pharmacists including documentation of the financial impact of clinical acitvities
- Coordinates policies and procedures for clinical activities (e.g., therapeutic interchange)
- Participates with the Director of Pharmacy in providing guidance to pharmacy staff regarding current TJC, state and other regulatory standards compliance
- Prepares reports on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic activities including financial impact, as directed
- Establishes productive, collaborative relationships with staff members and within the community
- Maintains current pharmacist licensure
- Sustains professional competence and promotes development through participation in inservices, workshops, seminars, and professional organizations
Qualifications for pharmacy clinical
- One to two years hospital clinical pharmacy experience perferred, with 1-2 years in a management position required
- Ability to use drug information resources
- 3 years as a clinical pharmacist
- Understanding of the components of a clinical service
- Experience in formulary management (i.e., P&T, MUE, and ADR reporting programs)
- Teaching experience such as that obtained during a Pharm.D., residency program, BCPS or other advanced pharmacy certification
5
Pharmacy Clinical Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a pharmacy clinical. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for pharmacy clinical
- Performs staff pharmacist duties when needed
- Is punctual and dependable
- Maintains a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance
- Provides courteous, cooperative service to patients, visitors, and staff
- Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background
- Demonstrates the ability to address problems in a group setting using tools and techniques for identification and resolution of problems
- Demonstrates the values and behaviors of the organization
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with established facility hospital policies and accrediting agencies
- Optimize their prescription benefit plans and assist pharmacists in
- Oversee and develop pharmacy residency programs
Qualifications for pharmacy clinical
- Education or experience in utilizing continuous quality improvement methods, employee relations, team coaching, and self-directed work teams
- Bachelor's Degree- Pharmacy
- 1 or more years' of experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in building a collaborative team with measurable outcomes related to operational metrics
- Experience with regulatory entities such as CMS, NCQA, HEDIS, DOH
- 1 or more years' experience in managing or supervising clinicians (such as pharmacists, nurses, or other clinicians) in a utilization management operations setting in a PBM or Health Plan
- Minimum of 7 years clinical experience (managed care) required, with a focus in specialty drug management and knowledge of pharmacy prior authorization and appeals processes