PHARMACIST CONSULTANT - RHTP DIABETES WELLNESS (GRANT FUNDED) - PART TIME

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Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a consultative member of the interdisciplinary RHTP Diabetes Wellness Pilot team. The pharmacist provides evidence-based medication review and recommendations for participants with complex diabetes management needs, including uncontrolled glucose, hypoglycemia, polypharmacy, adverse effects, adherence concerns, or medication access barriers. The role collaborates with the RN care coordinators, referring providers, medical director, community health workers, and diabetes education team. 

Responsibilities

Clinical Consultation & Medication Management

• Conduct focused and comprehensive medication reviews for referred participants, evaluating medication appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, adherence, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
• Analyze participant medication regimens and develop evidence-based recommendations to optimize pharmacologic therapy.
• Document and communicate medication-related recommendations to treating providers, recognizing that prescribing decisions remain the responsibility of the provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Diabetes Medication Optimization

• Provide expert pharmacotherapy recommendations for individuals with diabetes, including insulin and non-insulin treatment options.
• Evaluate treatment plans considering glycemic control, cardiovascular and renal risk reduction, comorbid conditions, potential adverse effects, and participant preferences.
• Review blood glucose data, continuous glucose monitor (CGM) trends, and other clinical information to support medication management recommendations.
• Promote evidence-based approaches to improve diabetes outcomes and medication effectiveness.

Medication Access, Adherence & Safety

• Identify barriers affecting medication access and adherence, including cost, insurance coverage, refill challenges, health literacy, medication side effects, and regimen complexity.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies, patient assistance resources, formulary alternatives, medication simplification opportunities, and appropriate monitoring plans.
• Monitor for and escalate medication-related safety concerns, including recurrent hypoglycemia, persistent hyperglycemia, adverse drug events, and high-risk medication use.
• Collaborate with providers and care team members to support safe, effective, and patient-centered medication management.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Program Support

• Participate in case reviews, interdisciplinary discussions, and clinical workgroup meetings as needed.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of medication referral criteria, clinical workflows, documentation standards, and escalation processes.
• Provide medication-related education and consultation to participants, providers, and care team members.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through clinical insights, outcome tracking, reporting, and recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of best practices related to medication management and chronic disease care.

Compliance & Professional Practice

• Maintain current pharmacist licensure and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and organizational policies and regulations.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment while practicing within the scope of pharmacist responsibilities.
• Stay current with evidence-based guidelines, emerging therapies, and best practices in diabetes management and medication optimization.

Qualifications

• Required: PharmD or equivalent accredited pharmacy degree; active Delaware pharmacist license; clinical experience in diabetes or chronic disease management; ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Preferred: Ambulatory care, primary care, endocrinology, population health, or CGM experience; BCACP, BCPS, and/or CDCES credential.

Credentials

Education

Other Information

The hourly rate of pay for this position is established through grant funding and has been approved as part of the program budget. As a result, the pay rate of $67.31/hr. is fixed and cannot be negotiated.

Entry

USD $67.31/Hr.

Max

USD $67.31/Hr.