Staff Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy
Staff Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy
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Job Description
Overview:
This position is for a staff pharmacist with the specialty pharmacy team. Staff pharmacists work in the call center completing clinical outreach to patients/caregivers and pharmacistspecific duties to support specialty pharmacy operations. It is MondayFriday 8:30 am to 5:00 PM with no holiday/weekend requirements. Additionally its a hybrid position with one day onsite/week after 90day training period.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Additional Job Description Summary:
The Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist position is responsible for seeing that the specialty prescription needs of Nationwide Childrens patients are fulfilled. The position supports the pharmacy by providing assistance to the specialty and outpatient pharmacy staff. While the Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist may be required to step into the pharmacy and fill prescriptions at times this is primarily a call centerbased role.
Essential Functions:
Oversees Specialty Pharmacy Technicians in the performance of prescription data entry prior authorization submissions preparation of prescriptions and adherence to delivery schedules. Assigns tasks checks work (i.e. compounds) and provides input in performance evaluations. (Continuously)
Supports the Specialty Pharmacy Advanced Patient Care Pharmacists (APCP) by managing distributive functions of the specialty pharmacy while APCP is in clinic; works through billing issues escalated by the technician. (Frequently)
Routinely interacts with patients via telephonic visits for management and monitoring of their Specialty therapies. (Continuously)
Obtains billing information confirms the patients ability to pay or refers patient to appropriate agency records filling and billing information according to established procedures. (Frequently)
Prepares outpatient prescriptions determines appropriateness of dosage form for the size and weight of the child contacts physician if in doubt of appropriateness of dosage. May on occasion need to fill a prescription from a study and perform the required record keeping. (Occasionally)
Performs other duties as assigned (Occasionally)
Education Requirement:
Doctor of Pharmacy (preferred) or Bachelors Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Licensure Requirement:
Licensure or licensureeligibility to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
(not specified)
Experience:
Community Pharmacy/Retail Experience or internship preferred
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel Walking
FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste Chemicals/Medications Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Repetitive hand/arm use Standing
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near Sitting
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
