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CenterWell Clinical Strategy and Practice Lead, Pharmacy Home Infusion Network in Columbus, Ohio
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Clinical Strategy and Practice Lead builds strategies for development, engagement, best clinical practices and processes for clinical community within the enterprise. The Clinical Strategy and Practice Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
The Clinical Strategy and Practice Lead Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
Delegation Oversight of Home infusion Nursing Vendors and local providers
Supervise through qualified vendors, personnel who provide nursing care.
Reconciles monthly vendor billing and budgeting through appropriate tools, reporting and data analytics
Coordinates with accounting and finances as necessary
Holds quarterly business reviews with nursing vendors and as necessary
Reviews and updates vendor contracts with procurement as necessary
Ensure that the professional standards of community nursing practice are maintained by all nurses providing care.
Creates and maintains performance improvement plans
Facilitates in the information security agreements
Approves and reconciles monthly invoices
Fosters external vendor relationships.
Facilitate training and credentialing of nursing vendors
Understands the regional needs of CWSP patients and the geography of the nursing vendors available
Creation of action plans to close geographic gaps
Builds and expands nursing vendor contracts or local vendors to meet the business needs
Creates internal infrastructure for internal nursing collaborations and vendor relationship as well as delegation oversight of them
Works with IRC to develop and execute intracompany agreements, training and many of the delegation oversight listed above
Home infusion Therapy Accreditation and Pharmacy accreditation for infusion nursing services, NABP, URAC, ACHC
Participate in audits as necessary
Build appropriate reporting, policies and procedures, and internal infrastructure to support accreditation requirements
Oversight of home infusion reporting for third party payer contracts
Monitor the following key functions:
Program evaluation
Risk Management
Utilization Review
Patient Care Evaluation
Policies and procedures
Human resources
Environment of care
Surveillance, prevention, and control of infection.
Prepare Performance Improvement reports and submit to Leadership as required
Recommend, obtain approval for, and monitor corrective action to be undertaken if problems are identified.
Maintain and adhere to facility procedure and patient care policy manuals.
Establish service policies and procedures in compliance with state health statutes and administrative rules, including CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety, standard precautions, and infection control procedures.
Directs, plans and coordinates the service activities and staffing performance of professional nursing and auxillary nursing personnel in rendering quality patient care
Create policies and procedures for evaluation of infusion nursing personnel.
Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home infusion
Exhibits and maintains knowledge of infusion nursing, pharmacy services, payment practices and overall understanding of infusion business
Identifies and helps to resolve gaps between local and best practices
Serves and protects the pharmacy by adhering to professional standards, company policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and URAC/ACHC standard of care
Create appropriate training for administration of CWSP home infusion drug list
Set or adopt policies for, and keep records of criteria for admission to service, case assignments, and case management.
Represent the pharmacy in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with patients.
Determine correct resolution to patient complaints; take corrective action, and monitor results.
Communicate with billing department to ensure proper billing to insurance companies, contracts, other third party payers and patients for all products and services delivered
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
Participate in committees when requested.
Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities.
Assist in internal and external audits
Opportunity to create and
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current RN state license in good standing OR a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy and current RPH/PharmD state license in good standing
Minimum 5 years nursing practice or pharmacy practice in a related specialty such as home infusion or specialty infusion, home health, oncology, IV therapy or critical care
Minimum 5 years nursing practice in a related specialty such as home infusion or specialty infusion, home health, oncology, IV therapy or critical care
Minimum 5 years nursing practice or pharmacy practice in a related specialty such as home infusion or specialty infusion, home health, oncology, IV therapy or critical care
Minimum 2 years management experience, proven ability to lead, train and educate staff on new protocols and existing standard operating procedures
Previous experience in establishing and maintaining a home infusion nursing network for Specialty pharmacies
Clinical expertise in IV therapies with monitoring, skill and knowledge of IV lines and specialty products provided in the home
Preferred Qualifications
Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and resource management skills
Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
Ability to recognize and direct information to the appropriate health care provider.
Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
Ability to successfully execute projects and initiatives in cross functional matrixed environment
Ability to work with all levels of employees in a fast paced clinical environment and manage complex projects
Knowledge accreditation standards relating to home infusion
Insurance reimbursement knowledge and health insurance billing experience.
Use your skills to make an impact
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Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$112,400 - $154,900 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy: CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy is an online mail-delivery pharmacy, offering therapies for chronic and complex illnesses, along with personalized support. Our team of nurses, pharmacists and specialists help patients manage their treatment by caring for a variety of conditions and increasing access to hard-to-find, limited distribution drugs.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
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