Clinical Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy

About the role

This job maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. Assumes responsibility for the management of pharmacy services with the goal of ensuring the patient receives complete and appropriate drug therapy and improving patient outcomes. Provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers. Works to resolve prior authorizations and all insurance billing on behalf of the patient and provider. Oversees the Patient Advocate team. Performs drug utilization review and checks for appropriateness. Works with Specialty Fulfillment team to ensure complete and timely receipt of medications and compliance with drug therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and care.
• Performs prior authorization and insurance resolution services.
• Oversees the Patient Advocate team.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and caregivers.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continued education.
• Participates in special projects/ committees as needed.
• Maintains documentation relative to job.
• Maintains and fosters an environment of teamwork and engagement.
• Performs all job duties in accordance with company Specialty Pharmacy policies and accrediting bodies.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Requirements

Education: Required – Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
PREFERRED – Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency

Work Experience: Required – None
PREFERRED – 2 years experience as pharmacist
Experience in specialty pharmacy

Qualifications

• Required – License to practice Pharmacy by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 60 days from hire

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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