Pharmacy Fellow

Value Drug Company•Altoona, PA

14h

About The Position

The Value Specialty Pharmacy Fellowship is a training position designed to develop advanced clinical and operational skills in specialty pharmacy. The position is a one-year program that combines patient care, operational pharmacy services, research, and education, aimed at preparing fellows for a career in the specialty pharmacy field. It is an excellent opportunity for those interested in working with complex and high-cost medications in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of specialty medication therapies, their effects on the body and the disease state, side effects, adverse events, mechanism of drug action, drug-drug and drug-disease state interactions, dosing, and follow up with patients, including monitoring compliance and non-drug advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including diet.
Knowledge of prior authorizations and insurance processes.
Ability to operate pharmacy management system, ability to understand and follow policies and procedures, written and oral communication proficiency, accuracy, time management, multi-tasking, leadership, teamwork, problem solving ability, collaboration skills, presentation skills, calculator, expert telephone skills, and email skill.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle changing priorities and emergencies.
Bachelor of Science or PharmD Degree
Familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to legal pharmacy operations.
Complete required CEUs to maintain credentials and licensure.
Pass a federal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Specialty Pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacy Services: Provide clinical onboarding and counseling to patients with complicated disease states.
Collaborate with healthcare teams (physicians, nurses, etc.) to ensure the safe and effective use of medications.
Conduct patient assessments, including reviewing patient histories and lab results.
Educate patients on their medications, proper usage, potential side effects, and interactions.
Monitor patient adherence to therapies and intervene as needed.
Assist in developing individualized care plans for patients.
Pharmacy Operations: Dispense medications accurately and ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, DEA, URAC, ACHC, state laws).
Assist in inventory management, including ordering medications and supplies.
Education and Training: Participate in didactic and clinical education for pharmacy staff, healthcare providers, and students.
Present findings from clinical trials or patient case studies in meetings or conferences.
Attend and contribute to specialty pharmacy training sessions and continuing education opportunities.
Research: Conduct research or participate in clinical trials related to specialty medications and their outcomes.
Analyze data and interpret findings to improve patient care or pharmacy services.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals on research initiatives.
Leadership and Quality Improvement: Take an active role in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and pharmacy services.
Monitor and evaluate the efficacy and safety of therapies and recommend changes when necessary.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures within the specialty pharmacy.
Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients by coordinating with insurance companies to ensure coverage for specialty medications.
Provide counseling on financial assistance programs for patients who may have difficulty affording medications.
Other duties as assigned.