Clinical Pharmacist

Summary

Join Arine, a rapidly growing healthcare technology company, as a Clinical Pharmacist. You will be part of a strong team utilizing Arine's software platform to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include medication therapy consultation, collaboration with the engineering team, and supervision of the Clinical Care support team. This role directly impacts patient care and requires staying current on drug developments and best practices. The position offers a dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration, full benefits from day one (temp-to-hire), and a competitive hourly rate. Arine is committed to improving patient lives and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college/university
• Licensed Pharmacist and in good standing (multiple state licenses a plus)
• Completion of a PGY-1 residency, or equivalent experience
• Ability to review and assess the appropriateness of prescriptions with respect to age specific, disease state specific considerations
• Ability to engage with the patients, promote adherence and treat them with empathy and compassion
• Ability to organize and set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
• Knowledge of chronic disease states, such as diabetes, heart failure, COPD, asthma, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and thought disorders
• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions in order to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively within a team and foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Experience working with patients of different cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Has knowledge of influence of patient’s age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition
• Has knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Has knowledge of prescription and non-prescription drugs and drug products and their indications, efficacy, dosage, mechanisms of action, major contraindications and potential side effects
• Willingness and ability to obtain registered pharmacist license in other states, as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
• Ability to work 40 hours/week (Monday-Saturday until 6/7PM Pacific Time)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must live in and be eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and document patient data in Arine’s software platform and other programs, prepare written reports, and provide oral reports concerning patient care and team progress
• Complete efficient and thorough medication review and/or adherence counseling appointments
• Review completed medication reviews and counseling by other Virtual Pharmacist users, as assigned
• Staff various clinical shifts and work with automation and new technology
• Respond to questions by patients, providers, and other professional personnel and team members
• Participate in process improvement meetings to help achieve efficient workflows
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats and provide daily sign-out when applicable
• Follow-up with clinics, providers, pharmacies, and patients to resolve patient issues and concerns in a timely manner
• Develop intervention strategies to optimize medication utilization, achieve quality measures, and other established goals
• Identify opportunities for improvement regarding workflow processes and Arine’s software platform
• Assist with obtaining referrals and authorizations
• Guide and help oversee other Clinical Care team members
• Orient new Virtual Pharmacist users to workflows and the Virtual Pharmacist
• Evaluate and help develop clinical algorithms
• Comply with all company policies and state and federal rules and regulations
• Maintain and review patient medication profiles
• Counsel patients on appropriate drug use
• Promote adherence
• Develop clinical recommendations
• Review completed medication reviews by other Virtual Pharmacist users
• Interact with other health professionals to help improve patient outcomes
• Assist with orienting new team members and Virtual Pharmacist users
• Facilitate prior authorizations
• Help patients with finding financial assistance and transportation to help increase medication adherence
• Review and evaluate clinical guidelines and workflow processes as assigned
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with clients and colleagues
• Be respectful and accept constructive feedback professionally
• Continuously learn new skills to deliver quality customer service and patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other electronic medical records
• Board certification in a specialty area
• Experience working in a busy healthcare environment
• Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish

Benefits

• Full benefits starting from day one
• This position is temp-to-hire for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role based on performance and business needs
• The hourly pay rate for this position is: $57-65/hour