Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Intern reports to the Clinical Program Manager and under the direction of the preceptor, the intern will be assigned to roles usually performed by a pharmacist at a Pharmacy Benefit Manager setting.

ESSENTIALS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend meetings where pharmacist participates. These may include (but not limited): Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee Meeting, Specialty Group Meeting, Clinical Meeting, Customer Clinical / Core Meeting, Operational Staff Meeting. Present recent literature publication topics related to formulary management, benefit design, medication therapy management, and adherence to medications to clinical staff. Prepare written communications to members, clients, and pharmacies. Under Coverage Determination Pharmacist supervision, evaluate on an individual basis coverage determination to determine if the patient meets the criteria outlined in the guidelines or evaluation form and/or clients' stipulations. Communicate with the doctors regarding patient's coverage determination issues. Under P&T Committee Pharmacist supervision, prepare: a drug monograph, review prior authorization (PA) form, and update PA list. Research project development and presentation. Participate in drug utilization review initiatives when required including the reporting. Participate in the orientation, training and continuing education of pharmacy staff including pharmacy technicians, interns and students. Provide education sessions to clinical call center representatives, as required under the supervision of the pharmacist preceptor. Other projects and duties as assigned.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Currently enrolled as a 3rd / 4th year Doctor of Pharmacy student in an ACPE-accredited school or recently graduated.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Pharmacy Intern Registration in Puerto Rico

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

No professional experience needed.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Skills:

Attention to details. Demonstrated effective organizational and communications skills. Strong analytical skills. Fully bilingual English and Spanish (oral & written). Time Management Skills: establishing priorities and accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.

Abilities:

Professionalism: at all times act in a way that is consistent with the professional and ethical standards of pharmacy practice. Ability to work independently or part of a team.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sitting, standing and walking. The position requires that weight be lifted and force be exerted up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Require evening or weekend work.

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