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Atrius Health Clinical Pharmacist - Easton/Taunton - Hybrid - FT in United States
Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision provides clinical pharmacy support to clinicians and staff at assigned medical practices. Is responsible for optimizing patients’ health outcomes through Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM), direct patient care, drug information consultation, academic detailing, cost-savings/quality prescribing initiative rollout, and clinician/staff education at practice(s) of responsibility. Is responsible for central clinical pharmacy support through participation in committees and workgroups, participation in and/or management of standard department programs and services, and participation in the development of organization-wide drug therapy management materials and tools. Schedule for this position is hybrid of onsite and work from home: 3 days onsite per week. This position is located 3 days per week at our Easton and Taunton internal medicine practices.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy. Must possess an advanced degree (i.e., PharmD), and have completed a post-graduate year one (PGY-1) residency (preferably in ambulatory care clinical pharmacy) or have equivalent ambulatory care clinical pharmacy experience. Licensed as a Pharmacist to practice in Massachusetts. Must meet or be eligible to meet all criteria for CDTM per Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
- EXPERIENCE*
At least 5 years of pharmacist licensure and at least two years of clinical pharmacy experience, or 1-year clinical pharmacy residency required. Additional experience required if assigned to work directly on-site with Specialty clinicians as a primary role (see above).
SKILLS
Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Displays well-developed interpersonal skills to work successfully with all levels of the organization and patients.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.
_Benefits Include:_
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays,
- Paid professional development,
- Generous health and welfare benefit package.
Job: *Pharmacy
Organization: *Pharmacy
Title: Clinical Pharmacist - Easton/Taunton - Hybrid - FT
Location: Watertown MA
Requisition ID: 123334