Clinical Pharmacist I-Retail & Specialty
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist I (Specialty) oversees and supports specialty pharmacy medication activities, including pharmacy technician work and review of medication clinical appropriateness before dispensing. The role supports new patient enrollment, promotes medication adherence, and serves as a medication expert and primary point of contact for providers, staff, patients, and caregivers. The position is part of City of Hope, whose mission is to deliver cures to people facing cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. This posting is intended to recruit for ongoing and future positions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.
- Current California pharmacist license.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee processing and preparation of specialty medications.
- Verify patient information before filling prescriptions.
- Perform prescription quality checks for clinical appropriateness, correct dosage, and drug interactions.
- Check medications before dispensing.
- Perform or oversee prescription data entry in pharmacy management systems.
- Conduct medication-adherence follow-up and address non-adherence among patients taking specialty medications.
- Provide clinical pharmacy support to providers and staff.
- Provide consultation and medication education to patients and caregivers when dispensing prescriptions.
- Apply an expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for the area.
- Follow up with payers and communicate with physicians and health plans as needed.
- Complete third-party insurance forms, patient-assistance paperwork, and other paperwork as needed.
- Ensure the pharmacy team provides strong customer service and patient care.
- Communicate promptly with providers and patients about medication concerns or issues.
- Follow up promptly on patients’ specialty pharmacy medication-management concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
