National Pharmaceutical Association- Atlanta Gates City Chapter
The Healing Our Village (HOV) Pharmacy Network
Healing Our Village is a minority-owned business based in Atlanta Georgia with operations in Washington DC and Los Angeles, California. HOV was founded in 2009 by Dr. Lenore T. Coleman with the intent to eliminate health disparities worldwide. Dr. Coleman has devoted her career to improving the health and well-being of minority populations. With an emphasis on health education and advocacy, Healing Our Village provides disease management/medication therapy management to African American and Latino populations throughout the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa. HOV has AADE-certified diabetes education centers and CDC-approved DPP sites providing “live”, and web-based classes on diabetes, nutrition and chronic disease management.
Healing Our Village provides disease state management and medication reconciliation to Medicaid Managed Care organizations, physician offices, hospitals, and community health centers for the past 10 years. We are now expanding our operation Nationwide. We are looking for clinical pharmacists and independent pharmacies to join the HOV Network. By joining the network, you will receive the following:
- Discounted web-based training in chronic disease management with a focus on: Diabetes, CAD, COPD/ASTHMA, Heart Failure, Obesity, Depression, HIV/AIDS, Medication Errors, Drug Abuse Prevention
- Access to HOV University with webinars on setting up Specialty Pharmacy Practices; Diabetes
Care Center, 340B pharmacy, and much, much more
- Access to HOV educational materials (i.e., books, videos, flip charts, brochures, etc.)
- Assess to “Ask the Expert” portal for patient consultation
- Participation as a Network Pharmacy in our Managed Medicaid Programs in your state. This will provide extra revenue for every patient provided with a Comprehensive Medication Review. (CMR)
In order to participate in the HOV Pharmacy Network you must be willing to:
- Sign a Business Associates Agreement with Healing Our Village to cover all Privacy and HIPPA requirements
- Be willing to carry the Foracare bluetooth meter and strips as part of your inventory
- Be available to schedule patient consultation during business hours and off hours (minimum of 10 hours per week)
- Be willing to provide point-of-care testing in your pharmacy including blood pressure checks and blood glucose testing (Note: based on CLIA regulations in your state)
- Willing to set up an “education corner” in your pharmacy for videos and print materials
POSITION TITLE: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) / Medication
Reconciliation, Diabetes Educators, and Chronic Disease
Management
CLINICAL BACKGROUND: Clinical Pharmacist (Pharm.D. required) and Residency Preferred (PGY1 or PGY2)
LOCATION (Preferred Locations): Georgia, Alabama Mississippi, and Louisiana
Primary Purpose:
The Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible development, organization, and implementation of a Medication Therapy and Disease Management program for minority populations (African Americans and Latinos). The Clinical Pharmacist will provide educational classes to Diabetes, Prediabetes, Cardiovascular and Renal patients.
Scope of Work:
The Pharmacist will provide the following services:
- Assess proper utilization of blood glucose monitors.
- Analyze blood glucose patterns (pattern management)
- Perform a complete medication history and medication review with a focus on chronic diseases and behavioral health
- Analyze medication therapy regimen for compliance issues, side effects, inappropriate medication, drug interactions, etc.
- Identify all inappropriate medication utilization patterns and recommendations for drug therapy changes
- Provide a written consultation to the attending physician of all drug therapy problems with recommendations for changes in the drug regimen
- Work with the Program Manager to provide education, training, and oversight of Patient Navigators and Community Health Workers
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Expertise in the area of
- Pharmacy Practice and Ambulatory
Care. Training in Diabetes Management is a plus.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts.
Job Qualification Standards:
EDUCATION: Pharm.D. degree, with ASHP-approved residency or research fellowship. (Experience working with underserved populations a plus)
For more information on Healing Our Village go to
www.hovhealth.com
Contact Dr. Lenore T. Coleman at
drcoleman@healingourvillage.com or call 800 788 0941 , 703 795 1983 (cell)
Email curriculum vitae to
drcoleman@healingourvillage.com
For More Information
- Call Dr. Lenore T. Coleman
- 703 795 1983
- Visit Website
- Send an Email
- 177 North Main Street Jonesboro, GA 30236