Specialty Pharmacy Program Manager (Pharmacist) - Retail Pharmacy - Full Time
About the role
The Specialty Pharmacy Program Manager – Pharmacist oversees the Specialty Pharmacy Program for Elliot Health System. This role collaborates with Elliot Pharmacy at River’s Edge and Physician practice leadership to support specialty prescription workflows and meet dual accreditation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Participate in day-to-day specialty operations, including fulfillment, staffing, and clinical workflows. Document counseling patients with corresponding documentation in patient charts.
- Collaborate with specialty pharmacy support vendors (e.g., SHS) in all aspects of the specialty pharmacy program to drive compliance, efficiency, and program performance.
- Ensure the program meets or exceeds standards from accrediting organizations (e.g., URAC/ACHC).
- Document, maintain, and organize program data to support reporting requirements of accrediting organizations, third-party payors, and drug manufacturers.
- Serve as Specialty Pharmacy Quality Management Committee Clinical Chair.
- Monitor, design, and implement clinical protocols, plan of care, patient support programs, and specialty training modules.
- Recruit and train specialty-focused pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy liaisons.
- Aid and collaborate with Physicians’ Involvement Committee (PIC) to ensure legal compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Communicate with specialty pharmacy support vendors, community pharmacies, medication access, and ambulatory pharmacy teams and Elliot clinics regarding medication adjustments, prescription status, and patient status.
- Precept pharmacy students and residents as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.
- MBA, MHA, MPH or other graduate degree preferred.
- New Hampshire Registered Pharmacist.
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) strongly preferred.
- 3 years of specialty pharmacy experience required, 5 years preferred.
- 3 years of pharmacy management experience, teaching, or mentorship experience strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Must be able to work on-site at 175 Queen City Ave, Manchester, NH.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Elliot Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, continuing education reimbursement programs, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and additional discount programs for employees and their families. For more details, please visit our benefits page.
Pay
$X per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
M-F 8-4:30; no holidays/weekends; on site required.