Specialty Pharmacist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license (U.S.) with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
• Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills
• Competence administering injections
• Pharmacotherapeutic expertise
• Patient counseling ability
• Leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate
• Empathy and customer service focus
• Multitasking and attention to detail
• Data entry and document interpretation skills

Nice To Haves

• Addiction treatment dispensing experience
• PioneerRx experience
• Specialty or mail order pharmacy experience
• Multi-state licensure and willingness to obtain licensure in other states
• CSP or BPS certification

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacist oversight for specialty medications, including biologics and limited-distribution drugs, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant use.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and oversee patient onboarding for specialty therapy initiation.
• Monitor patient therapy adherence, clinical response, side effects, and treatment outcomes; intervene as appropriate.
• Identify, document, and report adverse drug events in a timely and compliant manner.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive prescription and patient records; develop, evaluate, and update patient care plans; and document clinical and non-clinical patient interventions across designated systems and platforms.
• Coordinate and support the resolution of prior authorizations, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) requirements, and third-party insurance approvals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper medication administration techniques, storage requirements, and clinical safety considerations.
• Support specialty pharmacy quality measures, adherence initiatives, and clinical program objectives.
• Maintain accountability for the general supervision of pharmacy staff, ensuring appropriate oversight, training support, and adherence to established workflows.
• Provide direct supervision of medication dispensing and preparation processes to ensure safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to FDA mandates and manufacturer-imposed restrictions, including limited distribution and REMS program requirements, as applicable.
• Administer medications via gluteal, intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous injection routes, as permitted by scope of practice and regulation.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements, including: Specialty pharmacy accreditation standards (e.g., URAC, ACHC), with responsibility for ongoing accreditation readiness, participation in audits and surveys, and support of continuous quality improvement initiatives; State Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations; Company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support pharmacy operations and patient care needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of pharmacy operations, clinical services, and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• 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
• Sign-On Bonus