Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• Active Pharmacist license

Job Details

• The Specialty Pharmacist serves as the pharmacy liaison between the specialty pharmacy, specialty clinics, and patients.
• Responsible for maintaining competency in pediatric specialty drug therapy.
• Provide accurate and timely specialty pharmacy services for patients with specialty medication needs.
• Provide clinical practice/monitoring based on CHOP Policy and accrediting agency and regulatory guidelines for specialty medication dispensing and follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, patients, and caregivers to deliver safe and optimal patient care and outcomes.
• Refer patients for enrollment to other CHOP Pharmacy services when applicable.
• Complete all patient documentation timely and in compliance with CHOP policy.
• Apply knowledge of URAC and Joint Commission Accreditation Standards & State Pharmacy Regulations.
• Provide and receive accurate and timely communication to render interdisciplinary patient care.
• Provide drug information and education to clinic staff, patients, families, and specialty pharmacy staff regarding specialty pharmacy service line and pertinent disease states.
• Provide training and orientation to new specialty pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy services, prior authorizations, financial assistance programs, and other tasks.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure accurate preparation and distribution of pharmacy products.
• Participate in departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Manage enrollment and onboarding process for new specialty pharmacy patients.
• Initiate and manage prior authorization process for new specialty prescriptions.
• Assume oversight of specialty medication management within area(s) of specialty practice.
• Responsible for daily clinic operations including visits or calls with patients and serving as a drug information resource within specialty clinics.
• Answer clinical and drug access questions and provide feedback to management regarding opportunities and process improvements.
• Participate in the expansion of specialty and ambulatory pharmacy services as needed.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns, and/or residents as needed.

Job Requirements

• Active Pharmacist license with retail pharmacy experience required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of Specialty Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, and personal computers preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, and adolescent.

Schedule Information

• Shift: 8 hours between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week).

Additional Details

• Duration: 3 months initially with possibility of extension and conversion to full-time employee.

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