Pharmacy Fellow - Health Equity and Systems Thinking Job Listing at CPS in Dublin, Ohio (Job ID 17294)

Description

Pharmacy Fellow - Health Equity and Systems Thinking
Remote with travel

Exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist who is
passionate about advancing pharmacy practice around Health Equity.
To learn more visit: https://cps.com/careers/fellowships

The CPS Solutions, LLC Health Equity and Systems Thinking Pharmacy Fellowship is aimed to position our graduates to improve health equity through advocacy, recognition of systems thinking, and adoption of community resources/partnerships to improve chronic conditions. You will focus on addressing and improving healthcare disparities with an aim for a more culturally and competent pharmacist workforce in integrating social determinants of health screening and interventions into the medication use encounters and improving patient outcomes.  This is a 12-month position only. Additional time may be added as needed and will be determined by the end of the term.

Schedule: This is an Exempt, 12 month position and will work a minimum of 40 hours a week, primarily Monday-Friday day hours with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. 

Pay rate:  $70,000 to 75,000 per year (depending on years of related work experience to this role)

Responsibilities:

• Analyze an assessment that incorporates structural and process of care indicators to improve health literacy and communication between pharmacy and patients during the medication management encounter.
• Conduct a longitudinal research and quality improvement project for presentation at a professional platform.
• Develop a structural Certificate Program in the area of health equity, disparity and systems thinking for preceptors and pharmacist leaders.

What's in it for You?

• You will walk away with an important highly-employer sought, real-world skill set.
• You will be paving the way and potentially change pharmacy curriculum and pharmacy practice.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. 
• Post-graduate pharmacy residency (PGY1) or equivalent training preferred.
• Public Health degree or public health services experience preferred.
• Licensure in good standing as a Registered Pharmacist; willingness to reciprocate. 
• Proficient computer skills using Pharmacy systems and Microsoft applications – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels across the organization.
• Through training and/or experience, possess necessary knowledge to provide oversight of medication regimens for the patient populations treated in the facility including a knowledge of dosing for specific age populations.
• Complete application submission to include curriculum vitae (CV), personal letter of intent and three letters of recommendation or reference.

Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match.  Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance / Paid Time Off (PTO) Program / Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability / Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance / Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more. 

CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment (post offer) background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired.  CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.

About CPS Solutions, LLC:  Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation's largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit https://www.CPS.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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