Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist

Essentia Health • Superior, AZ

1d • $64 - $82 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialty Pharmacist practices in an integrated, team-based care model, providing pharmaceutical care and drug distribution services in accordance with policies, practice standards, and regulatory requirements. The pharmacist develops and maintains positive relationships with nurses, providers, patients, and other care-team members to support desired outcomes and excellent patient care.

The role supports daily pharmacy department activities, including training new staff and pharmacy students; supervising pharmacy technicians and interns; resolving customer-service issues; and handling billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other functions needed for optimal specialty pharmacy performance. The Specialty Pharmacist also assists with process-improvement initiatives, medication-utilization optimization, medication-safety improvements, and other duties assigned by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a practicing pharmacist.
• Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential through NASP, or, if not currently certified, obtain certification after completing 3,000 hours of specialty pharmacy practice, within 9 months of completing those hours and within 4 years of hire.
• For Minnesota and Wisconsin locations: licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Minnesota, Wisconsin, or North Dakota Board of Pharmacy at hire, and licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in Minnesota and Wisconsin within 90 days of hire.
• For North Dakota locations: licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Minnesota, Wisconsin, or North Dakota Board of Pharmacy at hire, and licensed as a registered pharmacist in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience dispensing and monitoring specialty drugs.
• Successful completion of a residency program.
• Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP), Ambulatory Care (BCACP), or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS).

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care and drug distribution services in accordance with policies, practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with nurses, providers, patients, and other care-team members to support desired outcomes and excellent patient care.
• Support daily pharmacy department activities.
• Train new staff and pharmacy students.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Resolve customer-service issues.
• Handle billing, record keeping, and monthly audits.
• Assist with process-improvement initiatives.
• Optimize medication utilization and improve medication safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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