Accompany Health is on a mission to give low-income patients with complex needs the dignified, high-quality care they deserve but rarely receive. A primary, behavioral, and social care provider, Accompany Health walks alongside patients for their entire care journey, offering at-home and virtual care, as well as 24/7 support. Partnering with innovative payors, Accompany Health is powered by remarkable care teams, elegant technology, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
We build long-term relationships with our patients so they know, without question, that our team is here for them day or night, year after year. We focus on the health outcomes most important to our patients to make it clear that they lead the way.
To achieve our mission, we collaborate with community-based organizations, local providers, and health plans. Led by our empathetic care teams, guided by proven care models, and powered by our own technology, we deliver a level of service that our communities rightfully deserve but rarely receive.
While our headquarters is in Bethesda, MD, our teams are distributed across the country. If you’re eager to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, to help correct long-standing disparities in health care, join us.
About the role:
*This is a fully remote role*
Accompany Health Pharmacists serve a key role in our Integrated Care Teams, which also include Advanced Practice Clinicians, Physicians, Community Health Workers, Patient Experience Navigators, RNs, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Clinicians, and Psychiatrists. Together this team is responsible for providing and coordinating holistic, patient-centered care for an intimate panel of patients with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs.
As an Accompany Health Pharmacist, you will be responsible for ensuring evidence-based, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy for our patients in collaboration with the Integrated Care Team and external providers. You will provide direct and consultative care to our members and their caregivers in a Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) model to identify and resolve medication therapy problems while helping design individualized therapeutic regimens for optimal management of chronic disease states (e.g. diabetes, CHF, COPD, CKD/ESRD). You will lead processes to ensure appropriate access, affordability and adherence to medication regimens. Together, your efforts will drive better individual patient outcomes, improve quality performance, and prevent avoidable ED visits and hospitalizations.
Responsibilities will include:HEDIS Quality Measures:Support efforts to improve HEDIS medication adherence and other pharmacy quality measures, including but not limited to adherence to antihypertensive, cholesterol-lowering, and diabetes medicationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to promote adherence to prescribed therapiesProvide day to day oversight of pharmacy program workflows to support the pharmacy team in implementing targeted interventions to improve adherence rates
Patient Engagement:Directly engage patients, as needed, to address barriers to adherence, provide patient education, and ensure understanding of medication regimensWork with the pharmacy team and patients to identify and resolve issues related to medication adherence, including cost, side effects, and complex dosing schedulesUtilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patients to adhere to their prescribed medication regimens
Data Analysis & Monitoring:Utilize available data to identify patients at risk of non-adherence and support the pharmacy and clinical teams in developing action plans for complex patientsAssist with monitoring and tracking HEDIS performance metrics and quality opportunities to assess the effectiveness of interventions and program workflows
Clinical Support & Training:Provide clinical support for medication opportunities, including drug interactions, deprescribing, formulary alignment and prior authorizations, drug selection, and other clinical needsParticipate in clinical and non-clinical staff education related to pharmacy services, optimal medication adherence, and best practice prescribingAssist with development of medication management and disease state-specific clinical pathways/protocolsEnsure timely and appropriate documentation within our electronic medical record as well as our custom-built platforms that support care for our patientsParticipate in interviewing and training pharmacy technicians and fellow clinical pharmacistsRoles and responsibilities may evolve as our care model develops What makes you a fit for the team:Passionate about caring for complex, historically underserved patients with co-occurring chronic and behavioral health conditions in an integrated, multi-disciplinary model anchored in home-based and tech-enabled virtual careCommitted to providing the highest quality, outstanding clinical care to all patients, regardless of their needsConsistently go the extra mile to ensure that our patients have the best healthcare experience possibleExcited to be a part of and contribute to the development of a rapidly evolving, innovative care modelEnjoys continuously learning and adapting workflows to improve patient careExcellent communicator able to coach and mentor clinical and non-clinical members of multidisciplinary teams on excellent patient careDesired skills and experience:Required:Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacyActive pharmacist license in the state of Michigan, Indiana or ColoradoMinimum of 2 years of experience in HEDIS-related medication adherence work, quality improvement, population health, or collaborative care with a multidisciplinary teamFoundational knowledge of HEDIS measures, particularly those related to medication adherenceProficiency in using EHR systems and data analysis toolsExcellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skillsAbility to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
Preferred:Active Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP), Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP), or a relevant clinical area OR certification in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Understanding of value-based care models and their impact on medication adherenceExperience in a managed care setting or a healthcare quality improvement roleExperience in managing complex patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, heart failure, or COPD in a multidisciplinary modelExperience with managing behavioral health medications, including medication- assisted treatmentExperience with motivational interviewing or other patient engagement techniques#LI-Remote
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For Patient Facing Roles
To keep our patients, communities and each other safe, you'll be required to comply with Accompany Health’s medical clearance requirements, including completing a TB screen and providing proof of immunity or vaccination for certain conditions. You will also be required to be vaccinated and up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters. This is a condition of employment, and we make exceptions as required by law. Accommodation for religious and medical beliefs will be provided on a case by case basis.
For Non-Patient Facing Roles
To keep our patients, communities and each other safe, you'll be required to comply with Accompany Health’s medical clearance requirements, including receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. This is a condition of employment, and we make exceptions as required by law. Accommodation for religious and medical beliefs will be provided on a case by case basis.
We embrace diversity and believe it creates a healthier atmosphere: Accompany Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
