Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Specialty Pharmacist serves as the pharmacy liaison between the specialty pharmacy, specialty clinics, and patients.
• The individual will be responsible for maintaining competency in the unique aspects of various pediatric specialty drug therapy.
• The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to this patient population served and support the Director to provide overall leadership in directing the clinical-related specialty pharmacy activities and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to provide accurate and timely specialty pharmacy services for patients with specialty medication needs.
• Provides clinical practice/monitoring based on Client Policy and all accrediting agency and regulatory guidelines for specialty medication dispensing and necessary follow-up.
• Provides quality specialty medication pharmacotherapy and collaborates with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals as well as the patient/caregiver to deliver safe patient care and optimal patient care and outcomes.
• Refers patients for enrollment to other Client Pharmacy services when applicable.
• Responsible to complete all patient documentation timely and in compliance with Client policy.
• Apply knowledge of URAC and Joint Commission Accreditation Standards & State Pharmacy Regulations
• Provides and receives accurate and timely communication to render interdisciplinary patient care.
• Provides drug information and education to clinic staff, patients and families, and specialty pharmacy staff regarding the specialty pharmacy service line and pertinent disease states.
• Provides training and orientation to new specialty pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy services, including timely completion and approval of prior authorizations, enrollment in financial assistance programs, and other regular tasks assigned.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure that pharmacy products are prepared and distributed accurately, with the appropriate quantity and at the time the product is needed.
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Specialty Pharmacy Management.
• Manage enrollment and onboarding process for new specialty pharmacy patients.
• Initiate and manage prior authorization process for new specialty prescriptions
• Assume oversight of specialty medication management within area(s) of specialty practice.
• Responsible for daily clinic operations, such as initial and follow-up visits or telephone calls with patients and being available to serve as a drug information resource within specialty clinics.
• Responsible for answering clinical and drug access questions and providing feedback to management regarding opportunities and process improvements.
• Participate in the expansion of specialty and ambulatory pharmacy services as needed.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns, and/or residents as needed.

Required Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Active Pharmacist license with retail pharmacy experience required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One (1) to two (2) years of Specialty Pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology and personal computers.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, and adolescent.

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write).

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00