Transitional Care Clinical Pharmacist (MI RBE)
Description
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Transitional Care Clinical Pharmacist (RBE)
Location: 30 W Monroe St Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603
Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing company of primary care centers for adults on Medicare in medically-underserved communities where there is little to no quality healthcare. Oak Streetâs care is based on an entirely new model that is based on value for its patients, not on volume of services. The company is accountable for its patientsâ health, spending more than twice as long with its patients and taking on the risks and costs of their care. For more information, visit http://www.oakstreethealth.com.
Role Description
The Clinical Pharmacist, Transitional Care is responsible for conducting medication reconciliation post discharge (MRP) via telehealth engagement for Oak Street Health patients and patients attributed to the Oak Street Health Risk-Bearing Entity (RBE) after an applicable transition of care. The pharmacist will be expected to identify potential drug-related medical problems and mitigate risk of readmission through patient education, therapy recommendations (to provider), and care plan coordination.
Responsibilities
Review Discharge Summaries and engage patients, caregivers, providers, and/or outside pharmacies to complete medication reconciliation post discharge (MRP)
Evaluate post discharge medication orders, and review medication profiles to prevent drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory interactions, drug duplications, and allergic reactions to medications
Ensure the appropriateness of drug therapy based upon patient's diagnosis, the correctness of the dosing of medications based upon the patient specific parameters, and promotes selection of the most cost effective medications that attain the desired therapeutic outcomes
Contribute to patient care plans in concert with the patientâs primary care physician or managing medical team.
Issue recommendation to patientâs managing medical team regarding therapies or alternative approaches based on interpretation of relevant medical literature and clinical experience.
Make verbal or written recommendations in a clear, succinct and appropriate manner.
Consider age, weight and organ function (e.g. renal, hepatic) when evaluating patients and patientâs therapies when making recommendations.
Interview patients to determine medical history, previous medication condition and response to therapy.
Interpret laboratory and other patient-specific data to develop treatment plans and to monitor response to therapy.
Apply pharmacokinetic principles in order to achieve efficacious, safe and economical pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
Respond to therapeutic queries posed by physicians and other healthcare providers.
Identify and correct drug-related problems such as complications resulting from drug therapy (ineffective therapy, allergic reactions and adverse drug reactions).
Establish procedures for detecting significant drug-drug, drug-laboratory and drug-food interactions. Make recommendations to avoid such interactions.
Ensure a continuum of care by cooperating with other health professionals and outside health organizations.
Counsel patients and/or caregiver as to the proper administration, potential adverse reactions, storage of medications, etc.
Participate in performance improvement activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation; assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies and other duties as appropriate
Other duties, as assigned
What weâre looking for
Weâre looking for motivated, experienced clinical pharmacist with:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree required
Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of MI
Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency plus at least 3 years' experience working in ambulatory healthcare delivery organization (e.g., specialty practice, primary care, health center, etc.) or completion of both a PGY1 pharmacy residency and a PGY2 ambulatory care pharmacy residency
Board Certification (BCACP, BCPS, BCGP, CDCES, etc.) strongly preferred
Must be able to calculate appropriate medication dosages based upon pharmacokinetic parameters.
Able to identify significant drug interactions.
US work authorization
Someone who embodies being Oaky
What does being Oaky look like?
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is on a mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are an organization on the move! With over 200+ locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits:
Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
New centers and flexible work environments
Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health