Specialty Clinical Pharmacist

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist is a key member of the care team, serving as the frontline provider of specialty pharmacy services within an integrated care model at St. Joseph's University Medical Center. This role is accountable for achieving optimal clinical outcomes for each patient. In addition to direct patient care, the pharmacist supports non-clinical tasks, including managing prior authorizations and dispensing activities, to ensure seamless therapy access and adherence. The position also leads the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols and drives clinical quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with diverse customer groups.
• Proficiency in standard workplace software (e.g., MS Office).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of benefits investigation, prior authorization processes, and patient financial assistance programs.
• Experience with pharmacy dispensing systems (Enterprise Rx).
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Cerner).
• Self-starter with the ability to develop and execute processes quickly and accurately.
• Strong interest in helping define future operational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the frontline provider of specialty pharmacy services within an integrated care model.
• Achieve optimal clinical outcomes for each patient.
• Support non-clinical tasks, including managing prior authorizations and dispensing activities.
• Ensure seamless therapy access and adherence.
• Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols.
• Drive clinical quality improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level