Specialty Pharmacist - Rheumatology

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

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About The Position

Are you passionate about patient‑centered care and transforming lives through expert medication management? At AtlantiCare, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower our patients and improve their health outcomes. We’re seeking a dedicated and dynamic Pharmacist to join our ambulatory specialty care team, working directly within a rheumatology office to support patients with complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Take the next step in your career and join a company where your expertise truly matters. The Specialty Pharmacist is responsible for clinical aspects of pharmaceutical care in order to optimize treatment of the specified patient population. The Specialty Pharmacist collaborates with other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary approach to manage patient outcomes and develop effective medication plans that identify, resolve, and prevent drug-related problems while also assessing clinical outcomes. The Specialty Pharmacist also serves as a dedicated resource to the specified department and patient population as well as participates in drug-research, clinical presentations on new and existing medications and assists with other projects as needed by the department. The position also participates in, but is not limited to, clinical discussions with other providers, providing MTM services/consultations, obtaining medication prior authorizations, therapy compliance, patient counseling, triaging specialty prescriptions to appropriate pharmacy, evaluating patient barriers to medication adherence, coordinating cost issues as they arise and coordinating medication shipping. The Specialty Pharmacist will maintain compliance with all NJBOP regulations along with other state and federal laws.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Master’s degree required.
Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required.
Minimum of 2 years active pharmacy experience
Strong clinical and operational pharmacy background
Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of current regulations (USP, NJ Board of Pharmacy, NJ DOH, Joint Commission, CMS, DEA), and ASHP best practice.

Nice To Haves

Medication Therapy Management Certification
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) preferred.
PGY-1 Residency or PGY-2 Ambulatory Residency preferred.

Responsibilities

Optimize therapy for rheumatology patients through hands‑on medication management, adherence support, and proactive monitoring that enhances safety, outcomes, and quality of life.
Work side‑by-side with rheumatologists and clinical staff in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment that values your clinical insight and contributions.
Expand your expertise in specialty medication management, autoimmune disease therapies, and protocol‑driven care with ongoing professional development opportunities.
Participates in drug-research
Clinical presentations on new and existing medications
Assists with other projects as needed by the department
Clinical discussions with other providers
Providing MTM services/consultations
Obtaining medication prior authorizations
Therapy compliance
Patient counseling
Triaging specialty prescriptions to appropriate pharmacy
Evaluating patient barriers to medication adherence
Coordinating cost issues as they arise
Coordinating medication shipping
Maintain compliance with all NJBOP regulations along with other state and federal laws.