About this opportunity
Mass General Brigham Community Physicians lists this Transition of Care Clinical Pharmacist opportunity in somerville, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.
Job Summary
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.
Key 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.
Licensure
Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Pharm D degree.
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Board certification and/or PGY1 residency is required.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice, with a focus on transitions of care preferred.
Preferred experience functioning as a clinical pharmacist in ambulatory setting
Must meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy management agreement, when applicable
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
Schedule and Work Model
Full-time, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.
Hybrid Work Model: Primarily remote / work from home but must be flexible to attend meetings at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA as needed.
On remote workdays, employees 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
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$127,920 - $159,120.00/Annual
Grade
7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
EEO Statement
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 .
Compensation and Benefits
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Worksite address
somerville, MA, 02145, US
Who can apply
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