Pharmacy Clinical Program Lead – VBC

USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization. ## Summary The Pharmacy Clinical Program Lead provides strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise in optimizing medication management and integrating pharmacy best practices into a value-based nephrology care model. In a centralized, non--patient-facing role, the Lead advances medication therapy management (MTM) strategies, medication adherence initiatives, and champions population health programs for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This position leads collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams--including physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, care coordinators, and organizational leadership--to ensure that medication-related risks, costs, and barriers are systematically identified and addressed. The goal is to improve therapeutic outcomes, optimize cost-effectiveness, and enhance value-based care (VBC) performance. The role is 40% clinical program development and 60% central clinical consultative. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned. Program Development and Integration - Partners with OCMO sponsor and Ops Excellence to design, implement, and refine pharmacy-led Initiatives, including MTM protocols, and adherence initiatives. - Provides insight on the integration of medication-related risk stratification tools into population health strategies. - Provide insight and implement population health medication strategies to address common medication-related challenges in CKD and ESRD, such as hypertension, anemia, mineral bone disorder, and diabetes management. - Develop enterprise-wide resources -- such as drug utilization review protocols, patient-friendly medication education materials. Clinical Leadership & Patient Consultation - Serve as the organization's central expert for nephrology-related pharmacotherapy.. - Provide case consultation and guidance to physicians, nurses, and care teams regarding complex medication regimens, potential drug-drug interactions, high risk-medication reviews, and therapy optimization. - Collaborate with care teams to address adherence barriers such as cost, access, literacy, and side effects. Policy, Procedure & Compliance - Develop pharmacy policies, procedures, and clinical protocols aligned with VBC goals and national best practice standards (ASHP, CMS, FDA). - Ensure compliance with medication safety, and regulatory requirements. Education & Capacity Building - Design and deliver training for care teams on pharmacotherapy in CKD and ESRD, medication safety, and adherence support techniques. - Create educational toolkits for clinicians and patients to support safe, and effective Relationship Management - Foster effective relationships with internal USRC pharmacy partners. - Partner with quality and affordability teams to identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes and reduce medical and pharmacy spend through targeted interventions. - Participate in provider meetings, engage Medical Directors, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Quality Measurement & Program Impact - Partner with analytics teams to define benchmarks for medication-related outcomes (e.g., adherence rates, , medication error reduction). - Lead the creation of pharmacy performance dashboards and contribute to quarterly and annual VBC performance reports. - Monitor prescribing & adherence trends, identify gaps in medication therapy, and recommend program adjustments to improve effectiveness. Expectations: - Regular and reliable attendance is essential. - Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include: - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program. - Active pharmacist license in 2-3 of the following states upon hire or within 6 months- TX, CA, HI, AK, NY, FL, KS, MO - Minimum 5 years of progressive pharmacy practice experience, including 1 years in a leadership or program development role. - Expertise in CKD and ESRD pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and value-based care models. - Strong skills in formulary management, MTM, and patient education. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.