Pharmacist (Specialty)

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Pharmacist (Specialty) - Remote - Candidates must reside in and hold an active pharmacist license in FL, TX, MO, CA, or MI. Job Specific Details: - Ensure patients receive the right medication, know how to use their medication, and address/resolve drug therapy issues prior to dispensing. - Review and enter prescription orders accurately and efficiently. - Provide patient counseling and education regarding medications and treatment plans. - Verify prescription data entry for completeness and accuracy. - Conduct drug utilization reviews to identify and resolve potential therapy-related concerns. - Partner with clinics to clarify and obtain prescriptions - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. - Exceptional organizational and time management skills. - A collaborative, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. - A patient-focused commitment to delivering high-quality specialty care. Work Schedule: 11AM - 7:30PM if you are (Eastern), 10AM - 6:30PM if you are (Central) or 8AM - 4:30PM if you are (Pacific), Monday through Friday. Some holidays are required when business is open. Position Purpose: Coordinate and assist in managing and participating in pharmacy services, including dispensing of medications, quality assurance and clinical monitoring activities. - Participate in decisions regarding the pharmaceutical services within assigned scope including: - Assessing the patient's general pharmaceutical needs - Planning for the pharmaceutical services provision - Participating in the overall plan of care - Participating in the overall quality assessment and improvement plan - Receive physician prescription orders and evaluate the appropriateness of these orders for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration and stability - Supervise the filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities involved in providing finished product to the patient - Ensure that the patient chart is complete for allergies, height, weight, current and past medical history, clinical laboratory results and concurrent medications (including over the counter or home remedy medications) - Ensure that when necessary, laboratory tests have been ordered and the results are obtained and discussed with the nurse and the physician - Provide patient counseling, education, and monitoring - Ensure safety of patients and personnel by exercising good pharmacy practice in the process of drug therapy instructions to the patient - Determine remaining doses on hand to manage inventory and avoid waste - Provide clinical interventions - Assess responses to therapy, patient compliance, and ongoing review of drug regimens; report and manage adverse events - Assist the physician, nurse and patient with clinical and technical support - Document all communication with physicians, nurses and patients in the patient chart - Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all necessary paperwork required by state and federal agencies as well as the Joint Commission - Assist the Pharmacy Manager in implementing new procedures - Assist in the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns and other pharmacy personnel - Participate in Performance Improvement Projects - Assist in providing in-service programs to nursing and pharmacy personnel on any aspect of drug therapy - Attend and/or complete education and training programs - Review literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy - Complete all competency/skills assessment requirements - Participate in on-call schedule - Per