What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy position at AscellaHealth?
What we are looking for
Optime Care is seeking a Team Pharmacist for our Berwyn, PA, location. We are looking for a people leader who is passionate about Specialty-prescribed therapies. This critical role will provide operations oversight to a patient care team. This position will not manage an active pharmacy but assist with supervising therapy adherence and health insurance appeals related to specialty therapies. This position could evolve into a PIC for this location.
This position will be required to be in the office 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, for the first 120 days for training purposes. After that, it can evolve into a hybrid role with 3 or 4 days in-office required depending on business needs.
The job details
About us
Optime Care is a Specialty Pharmacy dedicated to providing services to smaller patient communities. We focus on securing insurance coverage, coordinating care, and complying with therapy regimens are only a few examples. Our mission is to minimize the daily impact of living with unique disorders. After just one call, our experts begin to address everything from medication delivery and insurance reimbursement to compliance and education. Every patient receives a proactive service experience tailored to their specific needs.
Optime Care is seeking a Team Pharmacist for our Berwyn, PA, location. We are looking for a people leader who is passionate about Specialty-prescribed therapies. This critical role will provide operations oversight to a patient care team. This position will not manage an active pharmacy but assist with supervising therapy adherence and health insurance appeals related to specialty therapies. This position could evolve into a PIC for this location.
This position will be required to be in the office 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, for the first 120 days for training purposes. After that, it can evolve into a hybrid role with 3 or 4 days in-office required depending on business needs.
The job details
- Oversee, assist, and provide ongoing support in the team's day-to-day activities.
- Review payer, operations, and activity reports, as well as other data to measure performance to goals.
- Review the care team's daily reports and reimbursement procedures to ensure the maintenance of operating processes (SOPs).
- Assist the Care Director in interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
- Perform clinical monitoring activities in conjunction with other healthcare professionals.
- Develop and manage the ongoing knowledge of team members.
- Identify and develop areas of strength within team members.
- Provide any necessary directions and feedback to team employees.
- Assist with preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
- Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practices and innovations in the field.
- Participate appropriately in staff and management meetings and patient care conferences.
- Other duties as needed or assigned by the business.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, preferably a Masters in Pharmacy or a PharmD.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pharmacy.
- A valid and current state license is required. Also, a Missouri Pharmacist License or ability and willingness to obtain a Missouri Pharmacist license within 6 months of hire.
- Previous experience in supervising staff is necessary.
- Knowledge of medical/pharmacy insurance benefit language such as EOB’s, deductibles, out-of-pocket, co-insurance, co-pays, etc.
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing, Patient Assistance Program, and experience with prior authorization and SMN preparation would be helpful.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to be highly transparent, ethical, and driven.
- Relentless attention to detail and the ability to be a creative self-starter and team player.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to communicate with all organizational levels, patients, and physician offices.
- Ability to think and act independently, formulate and support new ideas, and champion new initiatives within and beyond the scope of own responsibilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
About us
Optime Care is a Specialty Pharmacy dedicated to providing services to smaller patient communities. We focus on securing insurance coverage, coordinating care, and complying with therapy regimens are only a few examples. Our mission is to minimize the daily impact of living with unique disorders. After just one call, our experts begin to address everything from medication delivery and insurance reimbursement to compliance and education. Every patient receives a proactive service experience tailored to their specific needs.
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