Location: UC Health Business Center, Hybrid
Department: Pharmacy, Medication Access Services
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly
Shift: First

UC Health is hiring a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Medication Access Services Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. We are offering a $20,000 sign-on Bonus

This role is with Medication Access Services in support of the Pharmacy Revenue Cycle. This includes support of direct support personnel who are completing precertification and follow up work through clinical review, appeal letters, and provision of drug information or clinical trial support. It also includes auditing of accounts to recover revenue from drugs billed through the medical benefits. This position will work cross-functionally and interdepartmentally to review and resolve EMR builds, operational processes, and other issues to optimize revenue capture, minimize revenue loss, and ensure drug billing compliance. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a clinical staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of pharmacy leadership.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team each year. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details:

• No Holidays or Weekends
• Hybrid
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

Education: B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required. PharmD preferred degree.

License and Certification: Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Ohio ACLS preferred. Preferred: Board Certification, previous Pharmacy Revenue Cycle or Medication Access experience

Years of Experience: Minimum Required: 0-1 years of experience. Preferred: Equivalent combination of education and experience including PGY1 pharmacy practice residency

Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent requests; exercise sound professional judgment; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); and meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by UC Health.

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Expected starting salary range for this position is between $61.07/hr.- $70.23/hr.

The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

Engages in population-appropriate communication.

Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.

Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.

Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.

Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.

Interprets population-related data and plans care appropriately.

Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.

Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Prepares and Dispenses Medication Orders

Order Interpretation & Documentation:

Interprets verbal and written medication orders from prescribers.

Transcribes orders accurately into computerized patient medication profiles.

Maintains complete and accurate medication records.

Medication Preparation & Dispensing:

Prepares and dispenses medications safely and accurately, including:

Sterile preparations

Chemotherapy

Parenteral nutrition

Utilizes proper techniques to ensure safety and compliance

Controlled Substances Management:

Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols:

Issues controlled substances to patient care areas as required.

Maintains records in accordance with legal requirements.

Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications

Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol

Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as needed

Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately

Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner

Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurement; utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational medication therapy selection

Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners; recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans; and suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed

Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff

Provides drug information to patients and their families

Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely

Participates in the quality improvement and medication-use review activities of the department; collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned

Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs

Provides support for research opportunities within UC Health

Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department:

Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel; verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians; and participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel

Works independently with minimal supervision; organizes and prioritizes work assignments; and ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner

Ensures complete documentation of inspections of all assigned medication storage areas at least quarterly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications

Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel; and answers requests at the window/door

Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized

Performs essential duties of the pharmacy leader in his or her absence

Serves as a pharmacy role model for pharmacy staff, students, and residents.

Maintains competence required for current job title/position:

Maintains current pharmacist licensure

Attends pharmacy staff meetings

Attends orientation, education, and training program, reviews literature and other material pertinent to the practice of pharmacy

Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements timely manner.

Maintains clinical competence and leadership if scheduled to work in a specialty area.

Meets hospital and department standards of performance:

Maintains a neat, professional, and well-groomed appearance; observes pharmacy dress code; wears identification badge always.

Performs work within specified time frames; adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule

Works cooperatively with all staff members, voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate people in a positive manner

Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members; assists coworkers in tasks, as time permits

Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Provides leadership and innovation in the primary area assigned to staff