Clinical Pharmacist- VytlOne Specialty Pharmacy

OverviewClinical Pharmacist - VytlOne Specialty-RemoteVytlOne is currently seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing Specialty Pharmacy in Lubbock, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a Pharmacist to make a positive impact in the lives of the patients we care for, with a devoted pharmacy operations team. The Clinical Pharmacist provides educational and consultant services in the field of pharmacology and drug therapy to patients and professional staff in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Serves as a team leader for process improvement activities. Provides educational development services to staff, serves medical staff to implement disease management guidelines, prepares outcome assessment reports, and helps clinic teams to optimize pharmacotherapy and prescription operational methods. Supports clinics and pharmacies as assigned. Dispenses prescribed medications and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.About VytlOneWith 100 years of experience providing customers and patients with exceptional pharmacy services, VytlOne (formerly Maxor) has earned the reputation as a premier employer by offering rewarding career opportunities at competitive pay rates. At our VytlOne managed pharmacies we realize that our most important assets are our employees. We offer the opportunity to greatly affect the lives of others, while working with a team of dedicated and devoted pharmacy professionals. We strive to make a difference in peoples’ lives in a very authentic way. If you are driven by a sense of purpose, and want to make a truly meaningful career choice, that offers the ability to serve the community, then come join our team of caring and compassionate individuals.Our LocationsThe VytlOne team brings robust experience, diverse perspectives and passion from a nationwide team of 1600+ professionals located in more than half of the US states.Salary is $150K-$155K DOE and specialty certificationResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position):Interpret and fill drug orders accurately and timelyEnsures the appropriateness of all medication orders, new prescriptions or refills, in reference to the client’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions as evidenced by a review of the active medication profile, provider notes, and available pertinent laboratory information.Conduct/Review Drug Utilization Reviews to check for drug duplication, interactions or allergies.Review non-formulary drug requests using predetermined criteria.Review prior authorization requests using predetermined criteria.Maintain current knowledge of drug therapies and drug reactions and interactions by reading professional literature, attending seminars and through professional affiliations.Contact and confer with physicians regarding questions or irregularities with prescription practice whenever safety or established alternatives have not been utilized.Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness.Documents / maintains initial patient assessments, reassessments and care management plans in the electronic patient management program, e.g., Asembia, CPR Plus.Provide drug information to meet the needs of medical and nursing staff members through direct contact or in-service programs.Provide patient information and counseling. Participate as an active member and facilitator in process improvement teams.Prepare provider newsletters or articles to keep providers updated. Provide individual and group training, in-services and other consultations to unit staff and providers to optimize therapy.Work with medical directors and staff in developing and carrying out various clinical initiatives.Generate and review standard monthly and quarterly reports, as required.Attend and participate in other programs, committees, meetings, and functions as required.Assist in the development of clinical, utilization management, ad hoc and production reports and programs.Assist in formulary, rebate analyses and pharmacoeconomic studies and initiatives.Perform retrospective drug utilization review: identify drug, physician, and patient utilization trends; make interventions as appropriate; monitor and document outcomes.Assist in the generation, maintenance, and distribution of formulary alternative lists, maintenance drug lists, and new drug to market lists.Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.Supervise pharmacy technicians in the routine performance of their duties.Participate in the development and implementation of the Performance Improvement Program.Assist in overseeing clinical procedures.Member of the Rare and Orphan Care TeamComplete facility audits as assigned.Maintain regular atten