Job Title:
Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist
Department:
SC Family Medicine
Full Time/PRN:
Full Time
Job Summary
The Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Pharmacist delivers comprehensive and targeted medication reviews to optimize therapeutic outcomes and improve patient safety through evidence-based medication management. This role focuses on identifying medication-related problems, collaborating with healthcare providers, and empowering patients through education and follow-up.
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS of Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Active state pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and patient-centered approach.
Preferred Qualifications
• Board Certification (BCACP, BCPS, or similar).
• Experience with MTM and 340B programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Conduct targeted medication reviews (TMRs) and comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs).
• Create individualized medication action plans.
• Identify drug interactions, duplications, contraindications, therapeutic gaps, and adherence barriers.
• Communicate recommendations to prescribers and care teams.
• Counsel patients regarding medication use and disease state management.
• Document MTM encounters in the electronic health record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and adherence measures.
• Complete follow-up interventions to ensure therapeutic success.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and payer requirements.
Professional Responsibilities:
• Represent the organization professionally.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Promote quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain competency and adhere to organizational policies.
• Demonstrate teamwork, communication, and reliability.
Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 15–20 lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for typing and operating office equipment.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Skills Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS of Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
- Active state pharmacist license in good standing.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and patient-centered approach.
- Board Certification (BCACP, BCPS, or similar).
- Experience with MTM and 340B programs.
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
