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Pharmacist I - Rx Solutions Center-6

Role overview

Summary

The role supports CareSource's pharmacy department by utilizing clinical expertise to enhance member health and well-being. It focuses on executing pharmacy programs and collaborating with providers and pharmacy technicians to improve medication management and quality of care.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required.
  • Current, unrestricted Ohio Registered Pharmacist (RPh) licensure is required.
  • Preferred: Minimum of three (3) years of retail pharmacy experience
  • Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year managed care or Medicare experience
  • Preferred: Computer proficient with basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Execute pharmacy programs and clinical pharmacy initiatives that optimize medication therapy management.
  • Conduct comprehensive medication reviews to ensure appropriate utilization and adherence.
  • Determine appropriate interventions to resolve medication therapy problems and achieve goals of therapy.
  • Act as primary contact for providers and members about pharmacy and medication related issues.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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CareSource

  • Health Insurance & Payers
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
Health Care with Heart. It is more than a tagline; it’s how we do business. CareSource has been providing life-changing health care to people and communities for nearly 30 years and we will continue to be a transformative force in the industry by placing people over profits. CareSource is and will always be members first. Even as we grow, we remember the reason we are here – to make a difference in our members’ lives by improving their health and well-being. Today, CareSource offers a lifetime of health coverage to nearly 2 million members through plan offerings including Marketplace, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. With our team of 4,000 employees located across the country, we continue to clear a path to better life for our members. Visit the "Life" section to see how we are living our mission in the states we serve. CareSource is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf and here: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf Si usted o alguien a quien ayuda tienen preguntas sobre CareSource, tiene derecho a recibir esta información y ayuda en su propio idioma sin costo. Para hablar con un intérprete, Por favor, llame al número de Servicios para Afiliados que figura en su tarjeta de identificación. 如果您或者您在帮助的人对 CareSource 存有疑问,您有权 免费获得以您的语言提供的帮助和信息。 如果您需要与一 位翻译交谈,请拨打您的会员 ID 卡上的会员服务电话号码。

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Job description

Job Summary:

Pharmacist I - Rx Solutions Center (RSC) is responsible for supporting the department and organizational strategies, goals and vision. Utilizing pharmaceutical and clinical expertise to improve the health and well-being of our members. 

Essential Functions:

  • Execute pharmacy programs and clinical pharmacy initiatives that optimize medication therapy management, improve quality of care, and reduce costs
  • Conducts comprehensive medication reviews to ensure appropriate utilization, drug interactions, gaps in care, unnecessary medication, ineffective medications, inappropriate doses, adherence barriers, and overall medication adherence   
  • Determines appropriate interventions to resolve medication therapy problems, achieve goals of therapy, and prevent new problems for members
  • Supports STAR measures and/or other clinical programs
  • Documents all activities involved with clinical calling programs in a timely manner
  • Act as primary contact for providers and members about pharmacy and medication related issues
  • Provide support and collaborate with pharmacy technicians to drive clinical initiatives
  • Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required
  • PharmD preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of retail pharmacy experience is preferred
  • Minimum of one (1) year managed care or Medicare experience is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills:

  • Computer proficient with basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare
  • Highly customer service oriented
  • Understands the pharmacist’s clinical role in the care of members
  • Organized and learns quickly
  • Uses proper grammar in print and e-mail communications
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical listening and thinking skills
  • Time management skills
  • Decision making/problem solving
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to provide education and support to team members

Licensure and Certification:

  • Current, unrestricted Ohio Registered Pharmacist (RPh) licensure is required
  • Ability to acquire additional state license(s), as required

Working Conditions:

  • General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range:

$94,100.00 - $164,800.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Salary

Organization Level Competencies

  • Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture

  • Cultivate Partnerships

  • Develop Self and Others

  • Drive Execution

  • Influence Others

  • Pursue Personal Excellence

  • Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

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