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PreVerify PharmacistClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterPosted Date: 4/29/2024Job Type: See job requirements for other schedule informationDepartment: 0101.56190 SEH SEHC PharmacyPre-Verification Pharmacist I - Specialty - Per Diem, variable shift, day/evening, holidays and weekends required as needed About Steward Health CareOver a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.For more information, visit St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston's most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgeryda Vinci Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted SurgeryLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Award-winning bariatric surgery programDana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterState-of-the-art emergency care with short wait timesOur medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston. Benefits:100% employer paid defined benefit retirement plan Lowest cost health insurance, high quality BCBS Grow with a health system that supports career advancementCompetitive Pay & Salary IncreasesEmployee Referral ProgramLocations close to home, that support work-life balanceAffordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company matchTuition Assistance / ReimbursementFamily atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibilityOpportunities to grow your career, and not change your employerAnd much morePOSITION SUMMARYThe Pharmacist is responsible for maintaining the drug-delivery system within the Health Center, i.e. providing the right drug to the right patient at the right time.Has authority to evaluate drug therapy which includes drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-allergy interactions from prescription data, clinical data, collected histories, and patient script profile history.Has the authority to identify, resolve, and document patient specific drug therapy problems and issues.Maintains informational and clinical relationships with Providers, Clinic Managers, and Manager of Clinical-Specilaty Pharmacy.He/She is empowered to utilize any support staff within the department.Has the authority to prepare and dispense prescription medicine in accordance with the Health Center policies and all State/Federal regulations.Has authority to act as a source of drug information for all clinicians.Has authority to supervise the activities of the Pharmacy Technicians and/or Pharmacy Interns.Has authority to handle minor problems that occur, and to refer major problems or complaints to the Director of Pharmacy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrimary Responsibilities:Perform preverification (PV-1) in the form of post claim/pre fill Drug Utilization Reviews(DURs). Assumes all liability for PV-1 functions according to Massachusetts law. The PV-1 functions are the most important step of the prescription filling workflow process to ensure the highest level of quality and patient safety.Evaluate drug therapy which includes drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-allergy interactions from prescription data, clinical data, histories collected, and patient script profile history.Use clinical expertise to identify, resolve, and document patient specific drug therapy issues in the workflow management system.Assist with PV-2 functions as needed which is the final verification process to be able to dispense prescriptions to patients.Use effective communication and clinical skills to interact with other healthcare providers and patients.Assist in the Pharmacy Department's Cost-Savings Initiative Program, which includes:Drug Utilization Review to maintain the most cost-effective and therapeutically effective medication therapy for the US Family Health Plan members. Assist with Prior Authorization and Medical Necessity requests for USFHP patients.Notifies the Manager of Pharmacy Operations immediately of any incidents representing potential or actual liability. Must have the ability to utilize the online incident reporting system.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.Shall be accountable for abiding by all Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards and regulations as applicable to the job mits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.Secondary Responsibilities:Must be able to utilize pharmacy software system to aid in the review and preparation of prescriptions. This shall include preverification, label generation, editing prescriptions, product verification, preparing various cost-analysis reports, adding drugs to the database, and other functions as deemed appropriate by the Director of Pharmacy.Assists Manager of Pharmacy Operations to train and direct support staff in order to maintain and streamline daily pharmacy operations in order to provide the most expedient, safe and accurate pharmacy services.Assist Director of Pharmacy with any special projects as needed.Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously while identifying name and position title to the caller.Must be able to interact with the pharmacy software computer vendor's help desk to resolve issues that arise.Must possess a proficiency to utilize and navigate the health center's electronic health record system.Assist in any Quality Management projects and data gathering as requested by the Manager of Clinical-Specialty Pharmacy.Assist in ordering medications through the wholesaler.Assist in preparation of yearly pharmacy inventory.Shall be accountable for obtaining medications and supplies in the most cost effective manner.Shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all hospital-related, medical staff-related, and patient-related data and information.Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant health center policies and procedures.Must be proficient with pharmacy robotics.Performs other duties as assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Minimum skills/abilities: Strong orientation to patient care in accordance with the Medical Center's values. High level of clinicial knowledge to perform drug utilization reviews. Computer literacy with proficiency in general word-processing and data entry. Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and mathematical skills. Knowledge of third party payers and insurance plans. Ability to understand the importance of and respect the confidentiality of all patient information. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHEREducation: PharmD preferred or a BS in Pharmacy with at least 2 years of demonstrated Service Excellence in data entry.Experience (Type & Length): Must have experience working in a retail or managed care pharmacy.Certification/Licensure: Registration as a Pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts and must meet the continuing education requirements as set forth by the Board of Registration in Pharmacy.Software/Hardware: Must have experience with pharmacy systems.Other: Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you

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