ChenMed
Clinical Pharmacist - Collaborative Practice experience required
ChenMed, Berwyn, Illinois, United States, 60402
Overview
The Medication Adherence Pharmacist is an innovative and patient-focused clinical pharmacist embedded within a defined market of primary care clinics. This role operates under a collaborative practice agreement to proactively manage medication adherence, chronic disease state control, and quality performance metrics. The pharmacist will partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication use, improve patient outcomes, and enhance CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS quality measures. This position requires advanced clinical judgment, effective patient engagement strategies, and the ability to implement evidence-based interventions that address adherence barriers, reduce hospitalizations, and improve overall care quality and scores. Responsibilities
Conduct targeted outreach to patients identified as at risk for non-adherence to chronic medications, focusing on CMS quality measure drug classes (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol) and other high-priority therapeutic areas. Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy. Operate under a collaborative practice agreement to adjust medication therapy, order and interpret lab results, and manage chronic disease regimens to support adherence and clinical goals. Perform comprehensive medication reviews, addressing cost, access, side effects, and complexity barriers to adherence. Collaborate with providers to implement care plans, streamline prescription workflows, and ensure timely refills. Track and report adherence-related KPIs, including Proportion of Days Covered (PDC), polypharmacy measures, and specialty adherence metrics. Provide education to patients, caregivers, and clinic staff on the importance of medication adherence. Represent the pharmacy department on relevant committees, payor calls, quality teams, and market strategy groups within the market. Assist the department in addressing physician consultations as needed and provide timely retrieval of reliable drug information from available sources. Provide verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy on a daily basis. Assist the Director to ensure efficient use of all resources and to meet budget and value proposition targets. Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion. Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs. Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations. Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team. Ability to supervise and communicate effectively with staff, management and executives. Strong organization and time management skills and multi-tasking abilities. Must be detail oriented. Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and/or nationally up to 10% of the time; flexible to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed. Spoken and written fluency in English. Education and Experience
Must have a license in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy in which they operate. Doctorate of Pharmacy is required (PharmD); Pharmacy residency training is preferred, but not required. Collaborative Practice Experience or Ambulatory Care Experience. Experience with supervising and/or supporting Pharmacy Technicians. Experience in a managed care setting (HMO, MSO, PBM) is a plus. Certified to provide immunization is a plus. Completion of Medication Therapy Management certificate program or Ambulatory Care Certificate is a plus. Pay Range
$114,623 - $163,746 About ChenMed
ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, ChenMed’s unique approach aims to improve health and well-being for the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Our team members make a difference in people’s lives every day. Application
Current employees: apply here. If you are a contingent worker, please see the job aid here to apply.
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The Medication Adherence Pharmacist is an innovative and patient-focused clinical pharmacist embedded within a defined market of primary care clinics. This role operates under a collaborative practice agreement to proactively manage medication adherence, chronic disease state control, and quality performance metrics. The pharmacist will partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication use, improve patient outcomes, and enhance CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS quality measures. This position requires advanced clinical judgment, effective patient engagement strategies, and the ability to implement evidence-based interventions that address adherence barriers, reduce hospitalizations, and improve overall care quality and scores. Responsibilities
Conduct targeted outreach to patients identified as at risk for non-adherence to chronic medications, focusing on CMS quality measure drug classes (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol) and other high-priority therapeutic areas. Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy. Operate under a collaborative practice agreement to adjust medication therapy, order and interpret lab results, and manage chronic disease regimens to support adherence and clinical goals. Perform comprehensive medication reviews, addressing cost, access, side effects, and complexity barriers to adherence. Collaborate with providers to implement care plans, streamline prescription workflows, and ensure timely refills. Track and report adherence-related KPIs, including Proportion of Days Covered (PDC), polypharmacy measures, and specialty adherence metrics. Provide education to patients, caregivers, and clinic staff on the importance of medication adherence. Represent the pharmacy department on relevant committees, payor calls, quality teams, and market strategy groups within the market. Assist the department in addressing physician consultations as needed and provide timely retrieval of reliable drug information from available sources. Provide verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy on a daily basis. Assist the Director to ensure efficient use of all resources and to meet budget and value proposition targets. Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion. Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs. Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations. Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team. Ability to supervise and communicate effectively with staff, management and executives. Strong organization and time management skills and multi-tasking abilities. Must be detail oriented. Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and/or nationally up to 10% of the time; flexible to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed. Spoken and written fluency in English. Education and Experience
Must have a license in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy in which they operate. Doctorate of Pharmacy is required (PharmD); Pharmacy residency training is preferred, but not required. Collaborative Practice Experience or Ambulatory Care Experience. Experience with supervising and/or supporting Pharmacy Technicians. Experience in a managed care setting (HMO, MSO, PBM) is a plus. Certified to provide immunization is a plus. Completion of Medication Therapy Management certificate program or Ambulatory Care Certificate is a plus. Pay Range
$114,623 - $163,746 About ChenMed
ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, ChenMed’s unique approach aims to improve health and well-being for the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Our team members make a difference in people’s lives every day. Application
Current employees: apply here. If you are a contingent worker, please see the job aid here to apply.
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