Clinical Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy - Baton Rouge - Full Time

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

This job maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. Assumes responsibility for the management of pharmacy services with the goal of ensuring the patient receives complete and appropriate drug therapy and improving patient outcomes. Provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers. Works to resolve prior authorizations and all insurance billing on behalf of the patient and provider. Oversees the Patient Advocate team. Performs drug utilization review and checks for appropriateness. Works with Specialty Fulfillment team to ensure complete and timely receipt of medications and compliance with drug therapy.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• License to practice Pharmacy by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy required.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred.
• 2 years experience as pharmacist preferred.
• Multi-state licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and care.
• Performs prior authorization and insurance resolution services.
• Oversees the Patient Advocate team.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and caregivers.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continued education.
• Participates in special projects/committees as needed.
• Maintains documentation relative to job.
• Maintains and fosters an environment of teamwork and engagement.
• Performs all job duties in accordance with company Specialty Pharmacy policies and accrediting bodies.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree