Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.
SUMMARY
This position is for a clinical pharmacist embedded within the Cardiology 2 days per week (in Needham) and Pulmonary 1 day per week (in Boston at Kenmore) clinics, with remote work from home 2 days per week. Under general supervision provides clinical pharmacy support to clinicians and staff at these medical practices. Is responsible for optimizing patients’ health outcomes and use of guideline directed drug therapy through Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM), direct patient care, drug information consultation, academic detailing, cost-savings/quality prescribing initiative rollout, and clinician/staff education at practice(s) of responsibility. Is responsible for central clinical pharmacy support through participation in committees and workgroups, participation in and/or management of standard department programs and services, and participation in the development of organization-wide drug therapy management materials and tools.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy. Must possess an advanced degree (i.e., PharmD), and have completed a post-graduate year one (PGY-1) residency (preferably in ambulatory care clinical pharmacy) or have equivalent ambulatory care clinical pharmacy experience. Must possess advanced training in drug therapy management related to Cardiology and Pulmonology, such as a post-graduate year two (PGY-2) specialty residency or work experience or training. Licensed as a Pharmacist to practice in Massachusetts. Must meet or be eligible to meet all criteria for CDTM per Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years of pharmacist licensure and at least two years of clinical pharmacy experience, or 1-year clinical pharmacy residency required. Additional experience required in Cardiology and/or Pulmonology.
SKILLS
Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Displays well-developed interpersonal skills to work successfully with all levels of the organization and patients.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.
Benefits Include:
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays,
- Paid professional development,
- Generous health and welfare benefit package.
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
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