Pharmacist, Clinical (CA)

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Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist, Clinical to join our team!

The Pharmacist, Clinical interprets physicians' prescriptions, contacts doctors or other prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedite processing of orders. This position is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines. The Pharmacist, Clinical will track order status and outstanding issues as well as consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions. This individual may take calls from customers regarding lost orders or dispensing errors, maintain daily production, quality and service levels, vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. The Pharmacist, Clinical may also train less experienced pharmacists. The Pharmacist, Clinical solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.

Is this you? Find out more below!

Responsibilities

How do I make an impact on my team?

• Fills prescriptions for pharmaceutical preparations and devices for patients at company facilities; maintains accurate and detailed records of all prescription transactions, and submits appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement; consults with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions; advises physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies; answers pharmaceutical questions from patients and staff; monitors storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians. Interpret physicians' or prescribers' prescriptions. Contact doctors and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions such as drug strength, prescription signatures, and drug name in order to expedite processing of orders. Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances

• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry. Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization. Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible

• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions

• Documents and reports medication errors to direct supervisor. Facilitates error reduction and prevention methods based off errors and ISMP standards

• Review, develop, and manage formularies

• Participate in the quality management program including participating in committees focused on monitoring and evaluation of performance data. Participate in quality improvement initiatives based on outcomes of those evaluations

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What our team expects from you?

• Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD degree required.

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of residence, or the ability to gain reciprocity within 4 months, may be required based on state of residence laws or client contracts. Other State Pharmacy Licenses may be required as business need dictates. Must continually maintain education credits to maintain active licensure.

• 2 years as a licensed Pharmacist preferred.

• Strong clinical background required.

• Managed care and/or PBM experience preferred.

• Preferred understanding of Specialty Pharmacy drugs including REMS and Limited Distribution Products best practices.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, understand, interpret, explain, and comply with laws, regulations, and policies governing pharmacy operations, compound a wide variety of drugs and medicines and maintain appropriate related records, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with fellow medical professionals and patients, develop harmonious professional relationships with clinic staff; counsel patients on proper use of medication, and learn and apply principles and practices of supervision.

• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives

• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees

What can you expect from Lumicera?

• Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 20 days paid time off

• 4 weeks paid parental leave

• 9 paid holidays

• 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Account

• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance

• Referral Bonus Program – up to $750!

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Location : Address 4 Technology Drive Suite 100 Location : City Irvine Location : State/Province CA Location : Postal Code 92618 Location : Country US