Purpose
To provide patient care pharmacy services to patients via scheduled appointments and in group settings in order to:
Improve patient health, well-being and knowledge
Improve collaboration and communication among the patient''s healthcare team
Document and report on healthcare related interventions and outcomes.
Establish Safeway/Albertsons family of pharmacies as a healthcare destination
Help ensure the company successfully executes on all MTM opportunities to earn preferred network status and capture pay for performance Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provides patient care services to meet the needs of patients and the local community including, but not limited to, medication therapy management (MTM), chronic condition management, immunizations, medication administration, and biometric screenings
Successfully identifies and preps CMR opportunities for all assigned pharmacy locations to assist with execution of the service at store level. Follows up with assigned pharmacy teams to ensure follow through with CMR completion.
Provides ongoing training and support to ensure assigned pharmacy teams execute against their MTM opportunities.
Documents all services according to company policy and payer specifications
Ensures confidentiality of all patient records
Coordinates coverage for time dedicated to patient care services, working with the Division Pharmacy Manager (DPM), Patient Care Service Manager, and/or local scheduler
Accepts assignment of patient care sites, which are subject to change
Creates and manages schedule following established procedures to allow for central scheduling of patient appointments in all assigned patient care sites
Maintain 3 months of rolling availability in, MarkeTouch, the on-line clinical scheduler.
Travels among assigned patient care sites on a regular basis, providing appointment-based services, educating pharmacy teams about patient care initiatives
Marketing services to patients and store customers and visiting healthcare providers, local businesses and community groups
Performs patient care services telephonically when needed
Attends and participates in approved scheduled meetings and trainings with divisional or corporate patient care service leaders via conference call, in person or via other media
Reports expenses following company policy
Serves as a preceptor for student pharmacists, summer interns and residents where applicable
Participates in health fairs and other community-based programs
Completes and shows proof of specified continuing education in targeted disease states as required by clients, payers and/or Albertson/Safeway
Performs various presentations for groups of patients, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, students and interns
Patient Care Pharmacists must be flexible to work weekend, evening and holiday schedules to meet patient and business needs
Job Requirements, Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
Outstanding communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to respond positively and quickly to rapidly changing priorities
Extensive knowledge of applicable state laws, patient care guidelines, common disease states and therapies encountered in the community pharmacy setting
Successful completion of company approved training programs including immunization, diabetes training, patient care pharmacist onboarding
Experience with MTM software platforms, including but not limited to Mirixa and Outcomes MTM
CPR certified
Preferred
At least three years of active involvement in patient care services or completion of post-graduate clinical residency
Established collaborative relationships with other healthcare professionals in the community
Strong presentation skills
Strong understanding of pharmacy operations
Successful completion of formal training programs provided by ACPE accredited CE providers in the areas of MTM, diabetes and cardiovascular care.
Physical Environment
Local and long-distance travel may be required
Incumbent will travel among various pharmacy locations
Incumbent may be exposed to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens
Incumbent may be exposed to cleaning preparations to comply with OSHA sanitation requirements
Incumbent may be exposed to medical sharps and other medical wastes
Standing for long periods of time may be required in completion of job duties
Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the associates assigned to this job. Associates must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location. EOE
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
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Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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