Clinical Pharmacist- Atrius Health

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Provides clinical pharmacy support to clinicians and staff at assigned medical practices to optimize patient outcomes through Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM), direct patient care, prescribing initiatives, drug information consultation, and education. Supports department-wide programs, committees, and development of drug therapy management tools. Position offers a hybrid or remote schedule based on practice assignment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care under CDTM agreements for chronic disease management
• Serve as a drug information resource for clinicians, staff, and AMS nurses
• Implement and support prescribing, quality, and cost-savings initiatives at assigned practices
• Analyze and report prescribing data to clinicians and leadership
• Provide academic detailing and clinician education
• Participate in Clinical Pharmacy training, committees, and P&T-related activities
• Support specialty practices as needed and serve as a subject matter expert when applicable
• Follow and assist in developing standard work and care improvement initiatives
  

Primary location: Watertown, MA

Additional locations: Boston, Massachusetts | Braintree, Massachusetts

Working Conditions

• Busy clinical environment with frequent deadlines
• Travel between sites may be required
• Schedule: 

  • Internal Medicine: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
• PGY-1 residency (preferably ambulatory care) or equivalent clinical experience
• Active Massachusetts Pharmacist license
• Eligible to practice under CDTM per MA Board of Pharmacy regulations
• BLS certification
• Commitment to HIPAA and patient privacy compliance
• 2+ years clinical pharmacy experience or 1-year residency
• Proven solid communication, interpersonal, and technology skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS certification (as required by specialty)
• PGY-2 specialty residency or equivalent training/experience for specialty roles
• Advanced experience in specialty drug therapy management
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.