Pharmacy Specialist | Medication Access

Location

Rapid City, SD, USA

Department

RC Medication Access

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Pay

Starting pay rate range $21.67 – $27.09 (determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant).

About the role

Pharmacy Specialists perform duties within pharmacies and the health‑system to assure appropriate medication delivery and access are provided to patients. They are expected to perform pharmacy technician duties at the top of their certification and may also perform other functions to facilitate operations. Duties vary depending upon setting.

Responsibilities

• Specialty Pharmacy Environment: Verify insurance and maintain knowledge of payer guidelines; assist pharmacists in preparation and distribution of medications; operate health‑system and pharmacy computer systems; provide quality, timely customer service; facilitate communication among nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers, and other departments; coordinate distribution and shipping of medications; assist with medication access and affordability; participate in pharmacy inventory management; perform other assigned duties.
• Infusion Environment: Comply with USP standards for compounding sterile products and handling hazardous medications; verify insurance and maintain payer knowledge; submit and receive prior authorizations via online tools, phone, or fax; assist pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution; operate health‑system and pharmacy computer systems; support pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and month‑end processes for home infusion; handle scheduling and registration duties for infusion services; provide quality, timely customer service; facilitate communication among caregivers, physicians, referral sources, insurers, and other departments; coordinate distribution and shipping of medications; assist with medication access and affordability; participate in pharmacy inventory management; perform other assigned duties.
• Medication Access Environment: Verify insurance and maintain payer knowledge; submit and receive prior authorizations via various application processes; operate health‑system and pharmacy computer systems; facilitate communication among nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers, and other departments; provide quality, timely customer service; assist with medication access and affordability; perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration: South Dakota Board of Pharmacy technician registration within 30 days of hire.
• Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• Experience: Minimum 1 + year of pharmaceutical experience.
• Scheduling: Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work – exerting up to 10 lb of force constantly (67‑100 % of the time), up to 25 lb frequently (34‑66 % of the time), and up to 50 lb occasionally (up to 33 % of the time), with occasional lifting of up to 50 lb.
• Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious bodily substances.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Retirement plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off accrual bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

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