Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy

Employment Type: Full time. Shift details and location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.

About the role

The Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist ensures the correct and safe supply of medical products to Specialty Pharmacy patients while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. This role involves maintaining and improving patient health through pharmaceutical care services, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of patient medication therapy. The pharmacist also provides drug and patient information, ensures compliance with regulations, and oversees dispensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews all prescriptions for accuracy and clinical appropriateness; contacts prescribers for clarification when needed.
• Identifies and responds to medication issues associated with prescriptions.
• Prepares, labels, and dispenses medications in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Performs drug utilization reviews and documents utilization management and therapy appropriateness.
• Reviews EMR, medical history, patient labs, height, and weight to assess therapy needs.
• Completes ADR/FDA Med Watch Forms and Compliant Forms within specified timelines.
• Conducts patient education, interventions, and therapy assessments; documents care plans and communicates with physicians.
• Provides information on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, administration, and medication storage.
• Maintains security of the pharmacy, PHI, controlled substances, and proper disposal of medications.
• Ensures organization and efficiency in fulfillment workflow and inventory management.
• Verifies correct products, supplies, and educational materials for dispensed orders.
• Maintains pharmacy records, including shipping logs, temperature logs, inventory logs, and prescription hardcopies.
• Complies with quality metrics, performance criteria, turnaround times, and customer service standards.
• Reviews accuracy of prescription data entry, order filling, and shipping.
• Supports prior authorization completion and medical documentation.
• Participates in quality program initiatives and improvement activities.
• Assists in training and supervision of pharmacy personnel.
• Maintains competency through continuing education and disease state overviews.
• Manages workflow and addresses backlogs.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA/HITECH.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy with 3 years of pharmacy experience.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacist in required states, including non-resident licensures for business operations.
• Knowledge of specialty medications preferred.
• Experience in home infusion, mail order pharmacy, or general pharmacy operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and presentation software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a shared leadership environment.
• Strong personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to set and organize work priorities and adapt to frequent changes.
• Capability to work concurrently on multiple tasks in a potentially stressful environment with diverse personalities.
• Frequent immobility or sitting for extended periods; some bending and stooping required.
• Manual dexterity for operating office equipment (keyboard, calculator, photocopier).
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20 for reading reports and computer terminals.
• Hearing within normal range for telephone use.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment, stand for prolonged periods, and handle occasional high-stress situations.