Specialty Pharmacist

St. Matthews Pharmacy•Louisville, KY

10d•$130,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day! Help Achieve Remarkable Outcomes in Addiction Treatment and Change Lives Join a Growing Company with Opportunity for Career Advancement Through an innovative pharmacy program, St. Matthews Pharmacy removes barriers to treatment and deliver life-saving services and medications to patients in a stigma-free environment. Join a company that is driven by a higher purpose—to make a difference in the lives of those they serve, especially those affected by addiction. A leader in quality standards, St. Matthews Pharmacy provides solutions for payers, clinicians and organizations involved with substance use disorder. St. Matthews Pharmacy is one of the only companies that offers access to all FDA approved medications for substance use disorder through our full-service, high-touch pharmacies. We are seeking a talented Specialty Pharmacist to join our team in Louisville, KY. Our high-touch specialty pharmacy program focuses on supporting patients with complex medical needs, including behavioral health, mental health, and addiction treatment. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with prescribers, care teams, and patients to ensure safe, effective medication therapy and improved patient outcomes. This role provides the opportunity to practice at the top of your license through direct patient counseling, care plan management, and collaboration with providers. If you are a clinically driven pharmacist who enjoys working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, this is a unique opportunity to practice meaningful pharmacy while making a real impact in the lives of patients. Why Pharmacists Choose St. Matthews Pharmacy Monday–Friday schedule No late nights or overnight shifts Collaborative care model working closely with providers and care teams Opportunity to practice clinical pharmacy and support complex patient care Mission-driven organization focused on improving access to behavioral health and addiction treatment Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth

Requirements

3-5 years' experience in the practice of pharmacy, required
Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from an Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college of pharmacy or Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification and State Licensure in the resident state of the pharmacy, and other states as required.
Pharmacist license current and in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
Maintenance of continuing education requirements
Willingness to seek licensure in other States as necessary
Comfort and competence administering gluteal, IM, and subcutaneous injections
Has sufficient knowledge, training and expertise in pharmacotherapeutics to oversee the pharmacy patient management program
Knowledge in counseling patients regarding the clinical benefit and use of their customized medication.
Possesses leadership skills and abilities: time management and organizational skills; professionalism; communication skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritize effectively; and ability to delegate effectively
Ability to recognize the needs of and express concern for others
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Communicates effectively with customers, referring physician staff, and colleagues/employees of organization
Ability to interact and communicate with people over the phone, sometimes in stressful situations
Detail oriented and able to multi-task
Basic data entry and/or word processing skills
Ability to verify data input and correct errors
Reads and accurately interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Conveys empathy and understanding when handling customer service issues
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Computes rates, ratios, and percentages
Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.) – Heavier weights with assistance
Repetitive motions and/or prolonged computer use
Working at a fast pace, subject to many interruptions

Nice To Haves

2-3 years' experience in pharmacy management, preferred
2-3 years' experience in an accredited Specialty or mail order pharmacy, preferred
CSP or BPS, preferred, or willingness to seek certification within first 12 months of employment
Experience dispensing medications prescribed for the treatment of addiction, preferred
Experience using PioneerRx, preferred

Responsibilities

Prescription Order Review and Clarification (prior to dispensing)
Takes prescription orders over the telephone from prescribers or their agents
Verifies source of prescription
Works with prescriber's offices for collaboration and clarification on prescriptions orders and patienttherapy
Provides clinical advice to the provider team regarding medication treatments
Obtains any and all information necessary from Physician to ensure accurate and safe dispensing ofmedications to the patient
Resolves prescription discrepancies Prescription Dispensing
Verifies prescription validity and appropriateness
Verifies correct patient for dispensing, drug, dosage, strength, route of administration, and schedule ortime (directions) and the drug matches the prescription order
Includes appropriate manufacturer or other patient education materials with dispensed drugs
Obtains insurance authorizations as required
Investigates and manages insurance denials as required
Completes quality control and DUR check on prescriptions, ensuring adherence to all policies, proceduresand laws
Provides patient-specific consultation on all aspects of their medication regimen
Administering gluteal, IM, and subcutaneous injections
Maintains appropriate records and database entry of prescriptions and patient information
Documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate
Reports adverse events to the appropriate collector, such as MedWatch or a manufacturer, in a timely manner
Maintains and supports URAC and ACHC accreditation requirements and compliance standards
Maintains, reviews and assesses patient care plans and discontinuations Builds, reviews and maintains patient care plans, documenting interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate Oversight of Pharmacy Safety
Maintains accountability for general supervision of the pharmacy staff
Provides direct supervision of the processes involved in dispensing and preparing medicines
Ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable
Enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures
Remains dependable and maintains levels of confidentiality
Oversees Technicians as Necessary
Ensures that patient rights are upheld and supports informed decision making by the patient
Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with prescribers
Participates in rotating on call schedule
All other duties as assigned