Travel Pharmacist - $2,759 per week in Portland, OR

Cynet Health

Portland, OR

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,759–$2,759

SKILLS

Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Nursing, Clinical Outcomes, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Disease Prevention and Control, Drug Development, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare Quality, Identify Issues, License Management, Managed Care, Medical Products, Medications, Medicine, Member Orientation, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Planning, Publications, Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Portland, OR

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Profession: Pharmacy Specialty: Inpatient Pharmacist Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: Day 5x8-Hour Hours per Shift: 08:00 - 17:00 Experience: 3+ Years in a Managed Care Environment License: Pharmacist License Required (Oregon, Washington, or California) Certifications: BPS Board Certified Pharmacist Preferred, PharmD Description: The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (CPS) is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services. The CPS will collaborate with medical directors, nurse case managers, physicians, and other providers. Responsibilities include the provision of coordinated, high-quality, evidenced-based, and cost-effective care. The CPS will engage in direct patient care through the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program. Population-based disease management and specialty pharmaceutical acquisition and care coordination are also key responsibilities. Drug utilization review and clinical policy development and application are included in the role. Participation in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee meetings is required. The CPS must review pharmacy and medical claims and provide education to members and caregivers. Developing medication-related problem lists and implementing medication action plans are essential tasks. The role includes communicating therapeutic recommendations to physicians effectively. Personal accountability for maintaining professional development and ongoing education is necessary. The environment is fast-paced, complex, and constantly changing. The CPS will enhance the quality of care and optimize outcomes while managing costs effectively. Patient populations served include neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The CPS must coordinate and provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services. Assessment and identification of medication-related problems based on patient evaluation and history are required. Development and execution of patient-specific medication-related action plans are expected. Collaboration with providers regarding results and recommendations is crucial. Tracking ongoing outcomes of clinical interventions and performing routine follow-up to detect new problems is required. Regular communication of clinical pharmacy functions to multidisciplinary team members is important. Educational activities and programs for health plan professional staff are part of the CPS role. Functions will include medical drug policy generation, review, and application. The CPS will serve as a resource to physicians and nurses requesting clinical pharmacy support. Participation in quality assurance evaluations of clinical pharmacy services is necessary. Expertise in Microsoft applications and ability to analyze complex datasets is required. Participation in educational activities including patient education and provider presentations is expected. Actively participating in research findings presentations and professional publications is necessary. Continuing improvement of clinical pharmacy practices through involvement in professional organizations is encouraged. Candidates must possess expert knowledge of pharmaceutical products and clinical pharmacology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The CPS should be a strong advocate for patient safety and quality of care. The ability to develop and retrieve pharmaceutical information related to benefits and diagnoses is critical. Candidates must have advanced knowledge of evidence-based medicine principles.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/