Lead Pharmacist, Care Pathways

Job Summary

We're opening eyes, hearts and minds to the impact that a pharmacy team can have in changing lives.

Join our group of talented, committed team members-pharmacists, pharmacy care coordinators, technologists, product strategists and more-to create and expand the delivery of personalized health support that people didn't even know could be possible.

The Lead Pharmacist, Care Pathways for Stellus Rx will help our communities thrive as a key member of the Operations Team
. You will work closely with Stellus Rx leaders and across the organization, as we work collaboratively to unlock the health of millions of Americans by turning "use as prescribed" into a guarantee, not a direction. We are a culture that is unabashedly driven by purpose. We are making a difference to our patients and team members while growing at an accelerated rate. If you love serving others and would like to make a material difference in an industry‐transforming organization, then we invite you to apply to this role. Learn more about us at stellusrx.com.

Accountabilities

·        The Lead Pharmacist, Care Pathways will lead a team of Clinical Pharmacists who will be designing, implementing, and evaluating clinical protocols that enhance patient care and optimize medication therapy management. This position requires a strong clinical background, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to working with healthcare teams.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Team Leadership:
  1. Lead a team of pharmacists who design and develop clinical protocols for medical condition-specific medication management programs such as, but not limited to, Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, etc.
  2. Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and the development of a team of pharmacy personnel.
  3. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure protocols align with guideline driven medication therapy, and other established clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Education and Training:
  1. Provide training and support to pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals on the implementation of new protocols.
  2. Supervise the development of educational materials and resources for ongoing staff development.
• Quality Improvement:
  1. Partner with the Compliance and Quality teams to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of clinical protocols and make recommendations for improvements.
  2. Participate in quality assurance initiatives to enhance medication safety and efficacy.
• Patient Care:
  1. Engage in direct patient care activities as needed, including medication reconciliation and therapeutic monitoring.
  2. Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize pharmacotherapy for patients.
  3. Monitor and uphold adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines and gold-standard treatment protocols across disease states.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  1. Ensure all protocols comply with regulatory and institutional policies and standards.
  2. Assist in preparing documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCPS) certification preferred
• PGY-1 residency or equivalent experience preferred
• Texas pharmacy licensure or eligibility.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience, with a focus on protocol development preferred.
• 3-5 years of management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, clinical guidelines, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and pharmacy management software.