Pharmacist

Overview

Mercalis is the leading integrated commercialization partner for life sciences companies. We deliver end-to-end commercial solutions that work together to provide patient support services, healthcare provider engagement, and payer intelligence and strategic consulting. Backed by proven industry expertise and results-driven technology, Mercalis helps navigate the complex life sciences marketplace to accelerate value, enhancing business results and patient lives.

Mercalis fosters a culture that encourages individuality and provides opportunities for creativity, growth, and success. We are a diversity-driven team with an inclusive approach to delivering patient-centric solutions that eliminate barriers for patients, increase access to medications, and help patients receive life-saving treatments. At Mercalis, we believe happy, healthy people are passionate and engaged—and bring that attitude to work. We see ourselves as innovators, creators, and leaders that solve problems with visionary solutions.

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist in Charge, the Pharmacist will be responsible for appropriate implementation/compliance with Pharmacy policies and procedures.  The Pharmacist will also comply with federal and state requirements for monitoring and reporting.  The Pharmacist will monitor the performance of pharmacy staff to ensure that all tasks and functions are conducted, as required.

Responsibilities

• Practices within the scope of Pharmacist licensure and maintains an active, unrestricted license
• Protects and preserves patient rights, including but not limited to strict protection of patients’ personal health information (PHI) and complete compliance with all HIPAA standards
• Screens medication orders for accuracy, contraindications, and drug interactions
• Supervises all pharmacy department staff to ensure proper workflow
• Assists with the oversight and responsibility for Pharmacy Staff orientation/continued training
• Serves as a resource to all professional staff for questions or other information relating to the use of pharmaceuticals
• Provides and promotes education to patients, patient families and the community about pharmacy products and services
• Informs Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist in Charge of patient comments and complaints
• Responsible for the effective operation of the pharmacy
• Works with Client Services and Hub teams to effectively communicate with customers and resolve customer issues.
• Responsible for ensuring that delivered products and services have complete and appropriate documentation regarding the products delivered, services rendered, patient education provided and all business-related activities, e.g. contact with providers, vendors, etc.
• Responsible to communicate patient needs to physicians and case managers in a professional manner
• Responsible to monitor client’s medical needs over the phone, as required
• Performs QA studies, as needed (competency assessments)
• Participate in meetings of the company to include Staff Committee requiring pharmacy representation, as needed
• 50% of overall responsibilities are dedicated to Quality Management
• Monitor staff performance according to objectives and Quality Management Program
• Promotes effective written/verbal communications
• Promotes and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies regarding the operation of the pharmacy to include FDA mandates and manufacturer restrictions for specific drugs;
• Promotes education for company employees
• Promotes the education of patients, patient families, and the community
• Participates in personal professional growth and development
• Completes the required CEU’s mandated to maintain licensure

Qualifications

·       Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.  A Pharm D preferred with an MBA

·       Experience:  Previous call center pharmacy support, DM programs, Quality and UM.  Exposure to mail order. 

·       Licenses/Certifications:  Licensed pharmacist in the state of Arizona and multistate licensure required.

·       Special Skills:

o   Independence with regards to clinical discussions and evaluations;

o   Ability to use pharmaceutical and medical reference literature to provide drug information to health plans, patients and prescribers;

o   Management skills preferred; and

o   Good interpersonal skills required.

·        Technical Skills:

o   Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system application and

o   Digital dexterity e.g. use of computer keyboard.

·        Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background investigation.

Why Work for Mercalis?

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is paramount to our culture and success. Our dedication to DE&I is both organic and intentional.
• Our Mission is rewarding and fulfilling (Patient Access to Life-Saving/Improving/Extending Medications/Treatments)
• We employ the best Talent and Tools from the Patient Access Industry (We are the Industry Leader)
• We monitor the market to ensure we offer competitive salaries and benefits. 
• 401K w/ 5% matching; day-1 vestment period
• 15 days PTO
• 8 Holidays 2 Floating Days
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life; Coverage day-1
• Gym Reimbursement
• Volunteer Hours
• Flexibility/Hybrid/Remote**

*This is not an exhaustive list of benefits.  

*Benefits are subject to change