Pharmacy Resident

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Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Resident will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing programs that optimize the use of medications. The process is a dynamic one that ensures that medications are administered and prescribed in an appropriate, safe, and cost-effective manner. The scope of programs covers medications administered to The Everett Clinic and The Poly Clinic patients including interfacing with inpatient medication prescribing. The programs involve interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to provide management, information, and education about the use of drugs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Clinical Pharmacy Patient Care Practice

• Works providing direct patient care to patients in clinical areas as identified
• Practices under Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements (CDTA) for Pharmacotherapy and other protocols as defined by patient population
• Work includes review of medication regimens and recommendations to optimize medication therapy to prescribers
• Provides patient education and support
• Performs medication reconciliation for post-hospital and other high-risk patients
• Provides medication therapy management (MTM) services for identified patients
• Provides medication optimization and quality improvement interventions for patients to improve medication 5 Star and HEDIS
• Conducts target drug programs or other interventional efforts designed to optimize the use of pharmaceuticals
• Answers medication-related questions and available for patient consultation for medication-related issues for providers and clinical teammates
• Provides refill authorization services based on local protocols

Medication Use Management

• Provides medication use management programs for TEC providers and staff
• Conducts medication use evaluations or disease-based audits (e.g. review prescribing against predetermined criteria)
• Participates in providing drug use feedback to providers using available data (e.g., prescriber profiles, guideline, and disease state management initiatives) and academic detailing
• Participates and supports guideline, pathway, and other disease management efforts as deemed appropriate
• Conducts education for providers and staff regarding medications, new indications, counter-detailing of industry advertisement and pharmacy-related safety and quality work
• Assists in training pharmacy staff and interns and new providers and teammates
• Provides clinical resource for patient assistance program
• Conducts formulary reviews and medication use management for P&T Committee including monographs, comparative cost-analysis, and solicitation of physician input. Ad Hoc Member of P&T Committee

Duties integrated into all job functions:

• All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians, and patients
• Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor
• Performs all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values of The Everett Clinic
• Integrates Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
• Must follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently
• Complete all compliance training, including but not limited to HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signed Agreements
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policies
• Attends training to meet job position requirements and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I, and other state/federal regulations
• Have regular and predictable attendance

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

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:

• Acceptance into ASHP Residency Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist in the state of Washington

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $100,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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