Population Health Pharmacy Quality Specialist

at  SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

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Responsible for the provision of pharmacist care by working in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality care, education and research, and patient safety. Works to promote guidelines and policies and assists in the development of programmatic changes to improve the care provided to patients throughout the health system. Provides education to patients, providers, students, residents, and others. Assumes a leadership role in the professions of pharmacy and quality improvement.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
2. Must possess current license to practice in West Virginia or be eligible for licensure within one year of hire.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Advanced degree (Master of Public Health or other degree).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Residency training OR Three years of pharmacist experience.
   CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
2. Interacts with third party payers to ensure adherence to measures.
3. Ensures patient compliance and minimize risk associated with high risk medications through a variety of techniques including appropriate reminder devices, patient’s calls, and home visits.
4. Provides data on medication use to providers.
5. Completes medication reconciliation on selected patients transferred to post-acute care facilities.
6. Routinely participates in the care of patients.
7. Involved in consultation with care providers regarding the optimal care for patients.
8. Serves as a resource for care providers regarding guidelines and best practices.
9. Interacts with care providers to ensure quality care is provided.
10. Consistently provides latest information regarding guideline development and best practice alerts to clinical staff throughout enterprise.
11. Collects data and submits as required by various pay-for-performance initiatives and quality reporting requirements.
12. Ensures accuracy and transparency of data.
13. Prepares and participates in presentations as required by various pay-for-performance programs.
14. Participates in the educational efforts of the Center for Quality Outcomes, the WVU School of Pharmacy, and the WVU School of Medicine.
15. Provides ACPE, ACGME, and Nursing continuing education programs throughout year.
16. Provides lectures and other presentations as requested.
17. Participates in the development of research projects.
18. Conducts and leads research projects in quality and safety arenas.
19. Assists in the Medication Use Evaluation process in the Department of Pharmaceutical Services.
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
20. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand for long periods of time.
21. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
22. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
    WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills
2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
3. Teamwork skills

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