Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs

Job Title: Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, High Cost Drugs
Department: Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA)
Location: 100 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Schedule: Full-time, Days

This position will be employed by the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, INC. (GRIPA). GRIPA was founded in 1996 as a unique collaboration between hospitals and physicians, for the purpose of simultaneously improving the quality and efficiency of health care. This position will not be employed by Rochester Regional Health (RRH).
 

SUMMARY
The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, High Cost Drugs is responsible for the promotion of rational, cost-effective prescribing of medication therapy for contracted membership in collaboration with patients and providers.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design programs to target the high cost of medications

• Outreach providers and patients to educate and support the transition from high cost medications to those that are lower cost of similar efficacy and safety

• Support outcome reporting related to medication cost initiatives

• Learn and gain proficiency in applications and resources used in high cost drug and care management programs

• Coordinate and collaborate with contracted entities including insurers, employer groups as well as key health system entities to drive positive outcomes

• Provide drug information and pharmacy resources to physicians and their staff, and other healthcare professionals as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as requested

• Coordination of patient care: Facilitates a team approach and fosters a positive working relationship with members of the health care team

• Participate in face-to-face encounters with patients in their home, provider office and/or other setting, as needed

• Travel to and/or teleconference in with care team/providers in at least 10 counties

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy preferred or an equivalent combination of education and clinical pharmacy experience

• 3+ years Clinical Long-Term Care, Managed Care, and/or Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist experience and/or Pharmacy Residency

• Experience managing formularies and high cost medications

• Pharmacy license in New York State

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care and/or Geriatrics

• Bilingual skills are preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$115,500.00 - $162,000.00Rochester14617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.