Clinical Specialist Pharmacist

Tennessee Oncology•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Operational and clinical pharmacist responsibilities within a rapidly growing in-practice oncology specialty pharmacy. Comprehensive oversight of workflows and audits, staff supervision in all areas of access, fulfillment and accounts receivables, education counseling, medication adherence, admixture, therapy management and drug information in collaboration with the extended healthcare team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct oversight to ensure workflow efficiencies of pharmacy dispensed clinic administered medications. Oversee accuracy of entry, ordering, and fulfillment or admixture of dispensed clinic-administered medications. Verify details of orders entered in EMR by provider are appropriate. Adjust regimens/orders in the EMR as necessary. Verify correct documentation is entered to ensure proper billing and administration can occur. Demonstrate clinical acuity in patient profiles assessment of drug to disease state in customizing medication counseling for dosing, directions, side effect management, storage/handling, missed dose, and drug/drug interactions or allergies. Collaborate among multi-disciplinary team for adherence, side effect management and optimal therapy across route of administration. Utilize critical thinking to continually integrate clinic, pharmacy processes, and workflows within respective systems A ssures successful realization of goals, implementation and sustainment of projects and initiatives to optimize workflow efficiencies, ensure patient care satisfaction and regulatory standards are met. Oversight includes Patient Advocates (prior authorization coordinator and patient access coordinator teams) and processes Engage in staff supervision and HR functions of coaching, annual assessments/evaluations, and time-sheet/time-off approvals as well as identify training needs and coordinate resources for teams. Proficiency in interpretation and application of medical literature in preparing authorization appeals and response to drug information requests Assist in navigating complex patient benefit cases Serve as a liaison for pharmaceutical representatives to assist with patient access to medications Assist in review and update of pharmacy policies and procedures as needed. Participation quality assurance programs including development and/or execution of quality improvement initiatives. Maintain REMS certifications and counselor certifications for all required products. Adhere to SOPs, guided by accreditation standards and organizational policies and procedures, as well as practice in accordance with state and federal requirements. Provide pharmacist coverage in the after-hours on-call schedule Provide coverage support for basic job responsibilities when supervisor has taken time off Assist in Specialty Pharmacy workflow when requested. Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested and/or required.

Requirements

PharmD degree or equivalent- required
Current, active and unrestricted Tennessee Pharmacy licensure- required
PGY1 residency or 3 years of oncology pharmacy experience with IV and oral medications
Obtain and maintain additional pharmacy license(s) in other required state(s) by either examination or reciprocity based on business need
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
Skilled in prioritizing daily activities and deadlines
Ability to set and accomplish both short- and long-term goals
Detail-oriented with the ability to follow procedures and instructions
Ability to think logically, make decisions, and breakdown complex issues into logical steps
Strong organizational, multi-tasking skills, as well as, ability to prioritize workload in a fast pace environment
Communicate concisely and clearly with purpose across a range of stakeholders
Utilize critical thinking to determine and address root cause of reported issues
Ability to master basic math skills
Skilled in processing verbal information for input into computer systems or processes
Ability to demonstrate strong performance both within a group and independently within specified area
Diversity to multitask while maintaining accuracy and proficiency at task at hand
Strong analytical skills to analyze and identify potential solutions for individual implementation or proposal to the team
Ability to establish/create dialogue that facilitates cooperative and productive relationships with all stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak, present and write in a professional manner
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Adept to continual learning and development
Accomplished in team building and management
Knowledge and compliance of TN BOP and Federal statutes and laws

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight to ensure workflow efficiencies of pharmacy dispensed clinic administered medications.
Oversee accuracy of entry, ordering, and fulfillment or admixture of dispensed clinic-administered medications.
Verify details of orders entered in EMR by provider are appropriate.
Adjust regimens/orders in the EMR as necessary.
Verify correct documentation is entered to ensure proper billing and administration can occur.
Demonstrate clinical acuity in patient profiles assessment of drug to disease state in customizing medication counseling for dosing, directions, side effect management, storage/handling, missed dose, and drug/drug interactions or allergies.
Collaborate among multi-disciplinary team for adherence, side effect management and optimal therapy across route of administration.
Utilize critical thinking to continually integrate clinic, pharmacy processes, and workflows within respective systems
Assures successful realization of goals, implementation and sustainment of projects and initiatives to optimize workflow efficiencies, ensure patient care satisfaction and regulatory standards are met.
Oversight includes Patient Advocates (prior authorization coordinator and patient access coordinator teams) and processes
Engage in staff supervision and HR functions of coaching, annual assessments/evaluations, and time-sheet/time-off approvals as well as identify training needs and coordinate resources for teams.
Proficiency in interpretation and application of medical literature in preparing authorization appeals and response to drug information requests
Assist in navigating complex patient benefit cases
Serve as a liaison for pharmaceutical representatives to assist with patient access to medications
Assist in review and update of pharmacy policies and procedures as needed.
Participation quality assurance programs including development and/or execution of quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain REMS certifications and counselor certifications for all required products.
Adhere to SOPs, guided by accreditation standards and organizational policies and procedures, as well as practice in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Provide pharmacist coverage in the after-hours on-call schedule
Provide coverage support for basic job responsibilities when supervisor has taken time off
Assist in Specialty Pharmacy workflow when requested.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested and/or required.