Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Neurology

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): The Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services. The specialist will provide pharmacy services with a focus on safety, efficacy, and positive outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree.
PGY1 Residency Training OR 3 years of applicable experience.
Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist or eligible for licensure.

Nice To Haves

Pharm.D.
Board Certified in applicable area
5 years applicable experience

Responsibilities

Locate patient insurance coverages from multiple sources.
Performs an accurate benefit investigation to determine prescription coverage.
Processes prescriptions expeditiously.
Possesses advanced knowledge of the adjudication process and can troubleshoot rejected claims and mitigate payer problems.
Serves as a resource to others in processing clean claims.
Knowledgeable in the prior authorization process and able to submit requests accurately and expediently.
Serves as a resource for off-label use prior authorizations and appeals.
Trains staff on the prior authorization process.
Can access co-pay cards and grants for financial assistance.
Able to become an integral part of the assigned specialty interdisciplinary team and develop professional relationships with its members.
Performs proper patient assessments that comply with accreditation standards within the time parameters outlined in the patient management program.
Works to institute a disease state management agreement with providers.
Cosigns outreach documentation on time.
Assesses the appropriateness of therapy for the individual patient with respect to safety, comorbidities, dosing, and side effect management.
Recommends appropriate screening before the medication start date.
Recommends appropriate monitoring to ensure patient safety.
Documents clinical interventions.
Promotes adherence and actively monitors patient compliance.
Monitors hospital admissions for their specific patient population.
Responds to clinical communications from patients promptly and facilitates effective communication between patients and the clinic.
Serves as a resource to defend the use of the product to payers using clinical studies and accepted guidelines.
Practices evidence-based medicine.
Develops and manages plans of care, collecting objective data to demonstrate positive outcomes.
Participates in the training of staff, students, and residents.
Participates in a group 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on call rotation where each member of the group takes call for 1 week at a time.
Serves as a resource and provides accurate drug information to medical staff.
Actively participates in quality improvement projects and action plans to improve safety and service.
Sits on the Quality Management Committee.
Works with drug manufacturers to gain access to limited distribution medications.
Completes required training on time.
Participates in continuing education appropriate to the specialty.
Performs other duties as assigned.