CareAllies Clinical Pharmacist – Texas (Rio Grande Valley)

　　Are you a pharmacist ready to join an organization that is dedicated to enhancing value based care, driven to improve clinical outcomes for patient populations, and is recognized for developing innovative solutions through a collaborative, team-based approach that is grounded in data? If so, keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity to join a clinical team at CareAllies as a Clinical Pharmacist.

　　What you’ll do

　　The CareAllies clinical pharmacist will play a key role in executing on our strategic priorities focused on unlocking value and quality for physicians by reducing complexity of care and elevating clinical results.

　　You will support academic detailing activities, and process interventions, based on practice-level data, trends and identified opportunities. Inclusive of, but not limited to:

　　Partnering with provider groups, and educating primary care physicians, nurses and other clinical staff to assist them on their conversion to value-based care

　　Dissemination and support of performance data mainly centered on medication utilization trends intended to improve care for the patient population served by these physicians

　　Participate in quality improvement programs, and initiatives driven by clinical needs, such as medication adherence enhancement efforts and evidence based prescribing

　　This role will collaborate closely with the CareAllies clinical team to support polychronic condition management through comprehensive medication reviews and address drug therapy problems in partnership with client physicians.

　　This individual will also successfully grow strategic relationships with leadership both internally within CareAllies and externally with physician group clients and health plans.

　　Expected to attend and present at provider-facing meetings which occur regularly throughout the year. These meetings often require travel, and are scheduled in the evenings after our physician partners are done with patient care activities.

　　Provide clinical support, in partnership with the CareAllies team, in activities with health plan representatives in which we serve as an extension of the physician organization clients we support

　　Support the CareAllies Managed Care Pharmacy Graduate Year (PGY-1) residency program. Serve in the capacity of clinical preceptor to provide oversight of pharmacy resident(s) and/or pharmacy student(s).

　　Duties as assigned.

　　Ideal Candidate:

　　Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. Pharm. D. degree preferred. Registered in good standing pharmacy license in the state of practice is required.

　　Professional experience in managed care or in ambulatory care of 3+ years.

　　Completion of a ASHP accredited Pharmacy PGY1 Residency program.

　　Professional pharmacy practice experience with the patient population in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

　　Travel to meet with physician clients and CareAllies teams is required:

　　If you reside in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, anticipate a 25% expected travel commitment.

　　If you do not reside in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, anticipate a 50% expected travel commitment.

　　A physician client that will be supported by this role will be located in El Paso.

　　Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a timely fashion.

　　Ability to deal with ambiguity and continue to operate effectively.

　　Effectively builds informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

　　Very strong communication skills to convey clear understanding of unique needs to different audiences.

　　Ensure tasks are prioritized appropriately to effectively and efficiently accomplish objectives and goals

　　Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft office platforms word, excel, and power point

　　If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

　　About Cigna Healthcare

　　Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

　　If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

　　The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.