Pharmacist, Telephonic, Work From Home

To review and provide medication regime appropriateness thru pharmacy claims analyses of HCHR members/institutionalized and non- institutionalized members or other eligible populations that have potential medication challenges. To provide pharmacy resource support to the Care Team who identify/refer members with medication related issues/barriers that preclude members from appropriate self-management of their chronic conditions.


Monthly review of medication/ pharmacy claims for early identification of medication regime inappropriateness, non-compliance, non-adherence, and/or to address medication usage issues.
Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
Drug Regimen Review (DRR)
Identifies if other Care Team members need to be consulted/ and or involved.
Condition specific intensive review of:

1.Persistent asthma members’ DUR, DRR and provider education to decrease ED utilization/Inpatient admissions’ and improve medication regime and/or costs.

2.Chronic care institutionalized member DUR and DRR to identify poly pharmacy, unnecessary medications or lower cost medication options.
Knowledgeable of the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Pharmacy Preferred Drug List (PDL). Evaluate the providers’ use/ compliance and preauthorization compliance of medications not on the PDL.
Understanding and awareness of communication with Comprehensive Neuroscience, Inc (CNSI) specific eligible members and providers.
Assesses and addresses barriers to medication adherence, compliance and persistence.
Provides education, information, and direction to members, families and concerned caregivers as prioritized in the care plan regarding medication management issues
Provides education to providers and office staff
Works with providers’ to assist in application and qualification for alternative pharmacy funding.




Willingness and ability to travel to several demographic catchment areas and facilities’. Reliable mode of transportation required.
REQUIREMENTS
-Candidate shall be a graduate of a five or six year AACPE accredited School of Pharmacy or equivalent.
-Current unrestricted license as a Registered Pharmacist in the state that they reside
-3+ years experience as a Registered Pharmacist.

Business Experience –

-Computer proficiency in a Window environment (preferably Word, Excel and Power point)
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Excellent teaching skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Specialized Knowledge/Skills

-Thorough knowledge of clinical pharmacy
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Understanding of family and group dynamics
-Familiarity with change behavior techniques
-Skill in establishing rapport with providers, Clinics’, members, and families,
-Ability to communicate and execute work effectively
-Preferably a member of the local community
-Current valid driver’s license and required level of automobile liability insurance coverage.