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The Opportunity:

As an integral member of the Population Health Management Operations team, the Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist will support Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial risk patients as they transition from an inpatient hospital stay to their homes. In this role, the pharmacist will leverage clinical expertise to support patients through transitions of care, utilizing telehealth engagement to engage with patients remotely. The primary responsibility will be to ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home, optimize medication therapy, and enhance patient outcomes. The pharmacist will be expected to conduct post-discharge medication reconciliation, identify potential drug-related medical problems, and mitigate the risk of readmission through patient education and therapy recommendations to provider.

Job Summary:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review discharge summaries and conduct remote consultations with patients, caregivers, providers, and/or outside pharmacies to complete post-discharge medication reconciliation
• Review and analyze medication orders and patient profiles to identify and resolve medication-related issues.
• Develop and implement individualized medication therapy plans to optimize therapeutic outcomes and improve adherence.
• Provide education on medication management, including proper use, potential side effects, and drug interactions by utilizing motivational interviewing to promote behavior change
• Assess compliance issues and develop plan to improve adherence
• Address affordability concerns, including, but not limited to cost-effective drug therapy regimen, simplification of medication regimen, and prescription assistance programs
• Document patient encounters, update medication lists, and communicate with providers via electronic medical record
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care
• Responsible for drug management therapy of patients with specified disease states as part of collaborative practice agreement
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices for transitions of care.
• Maintain own professional and specialized competency through continued education.
• Collaborate with colleagues on other job-related duties and projects as directed.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Pharm D degree.

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.

• Board certification and/or PGY1 residency is required.

• 3+ years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice, with a focus on transitions of care preferred.

• Experience functioning as a clinical pharmacist in ambulatory setting preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in medication management.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage patients effectively via telehealth.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

• Knowledge of healthcare systems and community resources

• Must be self-directed and proactive

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel & PowerPoint

• Ability to be flexible with working hours.

• Ability to work in high intensity, fast-paced environment

• Works well independently

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Schedule and Work Model:

• Full-time Monday through Friday, standard business hours (approximately 8:30am-5pm ET).

• Remote. Must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$91,187.20 - $132,600.00/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement:

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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