Specialty Pharmacist

BHS•Richmond, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: Specialty Pharmacist I Job Description: The Specialty Pharmacist acts as an extension of ambulatory clinic teams to support patient access to high touch, complex medication therapies. This position is based in a specialty medical clinic setting. The Specialty Pharmacist functions in a multi-skilled environment, which requires the application of teamwork, leadership, and flexibility. The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs Enrolls specialty pharmacy patients into medication management programs by assisting with recruiting patients in clinic. Provides initial clinical medication counseling and regular patient reassessments via in person, telephonic, or video encounters to ensure appropriateness of specialty therapy and ongoing therapy management. Refers appropriate patients to financial counseling for copay assistance through manufacturers or charity programs. Communicates with patients and families about the benefits of filling their prescriptions with Baptist Health. Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate exemplary service for new and existing Baptist Health specialty pharmacy patients. Provides limited/indirect supervision for Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinators and timely response to clinical escalations. Upholds standards of pharmacy services with the overall vision for the organization. Participate in ongoing training related to role, including but not limited to disease state overviews, clinical guidelines, pharmacology, REMS programs, etc. Engages in personal professional development to stay updated with pharmacy trends related to role and practice setting. Communicates and represents pharmacy effectively throughout all levels of the organization internally and to all external partners

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with Pharmacy degree.
Licensed Pharmacist with the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy in good standing.
Must provide documentation of state licensure and CE as required by the state of KY.
Maintain BLS & ACLS certifications

Nice To Haves

1-3 years related work experience or completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program preferred.

Responsibilities

Enrolls specialty pharmacy patients into medication management programs by assisting with recruiting patients in clinic.
Provides initial clinical medication counseling and regular patient reassessments via in person, telephonic, or video encounters to ensure appropriateness of specialty therapy and ongoing therapy management.
Refers appropriate patients to financial counseling for copay assistance through manufacturers or charity programs.
Communicates with patients and families about the benefits of filling their prescriptions with Baptist Health.
Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate exemplary service for new and existing Baptist Health specialty pharmacy patients.
Provides limited/indirect supervision for Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinators and timely response to clinical escalations.
Upholds standards of pharmacy services with the overall vision for the organization.
Participate in ongoing training related to role, including but not limited to disease state overviews, clinical guidelines, pharmacology, REMS programs, etc.
Engages in personal professional development to stay updated with pharmacy trends related to role and practice setting.
Communicates and represents pharmacy effectively throughout all levels of the organization internally and to all external partners