Pharmacist I, Specialty
About The Position
Responsible for delivering and overseeing specialty pharmacy services to optimize patient care, medication access, and safety. Coordinates prescription processing, workflow improvement, and patient counseling while supporting ambulatory clinics and infusion services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement safe practices, manage pharmacy systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. Provides direct patient-centered care, supports immunization and diagnostic programs, and facilitates formulary review and education initiatives. Enhances specialty pharmacy operations through system optimization, process improvement, and integration of pharmaceutical care across clinical settings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or PharmD Degree from an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy
- 0-2 years of experience in pharmacy operations, or a relevant area with knowledge of TJC, USP 797, 795 and 800, and federal and state regulations
- Ohio Pharmacist license obtained within 90 days of hire if applicable for work location.
- Licensed Pharmacist in applicable state, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains clinical pharmacy pathways for specialty medication therapy initiation and monitoring.
- Oversees access to care services, including benefits investigation, prior authorization, and patient assistance programs.
- Functions as liaison between providers and health insurers to optimize medication therapy and advocate for patient access.
- Participates in peer-to-peer reviews to support medication access as permitted.
- Dispenses specialty medications, ensuring proper communication, labeling, packaging, and cold chain distribution.
- Fulfills REMS responsibilities and coordinates mail order services for specialty medications.
- Educates patients, providers, and staff on specialty medication therapy and monitoring requirements.
- Precepts students and residents, and provides inservices for nursing and clinic staff.
- Engages in professional development through meetings, continuing education, research, and publications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
