Specialty Pharmacist

Job Summary:

The specialty clinical pharmacist position will play a vital role focusing on optimizing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Must have knowledge of Specialty Pharmacy, Patient Assistance Programs and the Prior Authorization process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Medication Management - Evaluate and interpret prescriptions to ensure appropriate medication therapy for positive outcomes.
2. Patient Care - Monitor patients' health through an electronic medical record system and able to recommend, when appropriate, alternative medications for better patient outcomes.
3. Patient Assistance Programs - Facilitate alternate sourcing of payment through manufacturers programs
4. Specialty Pharmacy - Able to identify alternative drug therapy within the same class of medication that helps minimize expense. Step Therapy
5. Drug Utilization - Identify potential drug interactions and/or adverse effects and take action to prevent occurrences or manager their outcomes
6. Counseling - Provide effective medication counseling to patients to ensure adherence to therapy
7. Conduct Research to stay abreast of new drugs and treatment protocols.

Education and Qualifications:

1. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
2. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
3. A deep understanding of pharmacology and mediation therapy management
4. Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate dispensing and monitoring of medications
5. Ability to identify and resolve medication-related issues
6. High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
7. Minimum 3 years' combined experience in ambulatory care and retail pharmacy setting

Compensation and Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
2. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
3. 401(k) Plan
4. Life Insurance
5. Tuition Reimbursement
6. Mental Health Coverage
7. Legal Services Benefit
8. Gym Membership Reimbursement
9. Short Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits