Purpose

To provide patient care pharmacy services to patients via scheduled appointments and in group settings in order to:

Improve patient health, well-being and knowledge Improve collaboration and communication among the patient’s healthcare team Document and report on healthcare related interventions and outcomes.  Establish Safeway/Albertsons family of pharmacies as a healthcare destination Help ensure the company successfully executes on all MTM opportunities to earn preferred network status and capture pay for performance

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Provides patient care services to meet the needs of patients and the local community including, but not limited to, medication therapy management (MTM), chronic condition management, immunizations, medication administration, and biometric screenings Successfully identifies and preps CMR opportunities for all assigned pharmacy locations to assist with execution of the service at store level. Follows up with assigned pharmacy teams to ensure follow through with CMR completion.  Provides ongoing training and support to ensure assigned pharmacy teams execute against their MTM opportunities. Documents all services according to company policy and payer specifications Ensures confidentiality of all patient records Coordinates coverage for time dedicated to patient care services, working with the Division Pharmacy Manager (DPM), Patient Care Service Manager, and/or local scheduler Accepts assignment of patient care sites, which are subject to change Creates and manages schedule following established procedures to allow for central scheduling of patient appointments in all assigned patient care sites Maintain 3 months of rolling availability in, MarkeTouch, the on-line clinical scheduler. Travels among assigned patient care sites on a regular basis, providing appointment-based services, educating pharmacy teams about patient care initiatives  Marketing services to patients and store customers and visiting healthcare providers, local businesses and community groups Performs patient care services telephonically when needed Attends and participates in approved scheduled meetings and trainings with divisional or corporate patient care  service leaders via conference call, in person or via other media Reports expenses following company policy Serves as a preceptor for student pharmacists, summer interns and residents where applicable Participates in health fairs and other community-based programs Completes and shows proof of specified continuing education in targeted disease states as required by clients, payers and/or Albertson/Safeway Performs various presentations for groups of patients, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, students and interns Patient Care Pharmacists must be flexible to work weekend, evening and holiday schedules to meet patient and business needs

Job Requirements, Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Registered Pharmacist (RPh) Outstanding communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to respond positively and quickly to rapidly changing priorities Extensive knowledge of applicable state laws, patient care guidelines, common disease states and therapies encountered in the community pharmacy setting Successful completion of company approved training programs including immunization, diabetes training, patient care pharmacist onboarding Experience with MTM software platforms, including but not limited to Mirixa and Outcomes MTM CPR certified Preferred At least three years of active involvement in patient care services or completion of post-graduate clinical residency Established collaborative relationships with other healthcare professionals in the community Strong presentation skills Strong understanding of pharmacy operations Successful completion of formal training programs provided by ACPE accredited CE providers in the areas of MTM, diabetes and cardiovascular care. 

Physical Environment

Local and long-distance travel may be required Incumbent will travel among various pharmacy locations Incumbent may be exposed to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens Incumbent may be exposed to cleaning preparations to comply with OSHA sanitation requirements Incumbent may be exposed to medical sharps and other medical wastes Standing for long periods of time may be required in completion of job duties Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.