Pharmacist- Specialty Pharmacy, On-Site

POSITION PURPOSE

The Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist works according to legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to Specialty Pharmacy patients. They are also involved inmaintainingand improving patient health by providing pharmaceutical care services including but not limited to oversight monitoring preparation dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The pharmacist also ensures compliance with FederalStateand local laws andregulationsas well as proper medication storage and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows understands incorporates anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.

Receivesand reviewsall prescriptions for accuracy and clinical appropriateness. Contacts prescribers for clarificationregardingprescription elements clinical appropriateness and inquiries.Identifiesand responds to medication issues associated with prescriptions being dispensed.

Prepares labels and dispensesmedications for patientsin accordance withphysicians orders and ensure compliance with federal state and local laws and regulationspertaining tothe dispensing of drugs and control substances and the maintenance or required documentations.

Performsdrugutilizationreviews.Identifiesand documentsutilizationmanagement and appropriateness of therapy.

ReviewsEMR recent medical history patient labs height and weight when needed for therapy.

CompletesADR/FDAMed WatchForm for all reported ADRs and Compliant Form within specified time per policy and procedure.

Conductspatient education interventionsand therapyassessments:documentspatient care plans;maintainsrelated medical documentation;and communicatesto physician office according to policy.

Answersquestions and providesinformationpertaining todrug interactions side effects dosage administration and medication storage.

Maintainssecurity of pharmacy PHI controlled substances and disposal of medications.

Maintainsorganization and efficiency infulfillmentworkflow and management of inventory. Verifiescorrect product supplies and educational materials for dispensed orders.

Maintainspharmacy records including shipping logs temperature logs inventory logs prescription hardcopy and other documentation as required by bop or contractual requirements.

Complieswithquality metrics performance criteria turnaround times and customer service metrics

Completesandmaintainsall required documentation for patient management and reporting. Reviews accuracy of prescription data entry order filling and shipping. Reviews and support prior authorization completion and medical documentation.

Participatesin quality program initiatives and improvement activities.

Assistsin training and supervision of pharmacy personnel.

Maintainscompetency in area of practice by attending seminars obtaining continuing educationcreditsand successfully completing all clinically generated disease state overviews

Assistswith workflow management and address any workflow backlogs.

Complies withall regulatory requirements including HIPAA/HITECH.

Other responsibilities as assigned bythe manager.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths Organizational Integrity Program Standards of

Conduct as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Mustpossessa comprehensive knowledge ofthe pharmaceutical industry or specialty pharmacyas normally obtainedthrough aBachelorsdegreeorDoctorate of Pharmacyand3years ofpharmacyexperience.

Licensedasaregisteredpharmacistsin required states including non-resident licensures as required for business operations.

Knowledge of Specialty medications ispreferred.

Knowledge of home infusion mail orderpharmacyor general pharmacy operations is preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word ExcelPowerPointand other graphics or presentation software.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative shared leadership environment.

Mustpossessa personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy mission vision goals and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to set and organizeownworkpriorities andadapt to them as they change frequently.Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

Mustpossessthe ability tocomply withTrinity Health policies and procedures.

Frequent immobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time.

Some bending and stooping required.

Requires manual dexterity tooperatekeyboard calculator photocopy machine and other office equipment.

Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read reports and computer terminals.

Requires hearing within normal range for telephone use.

Work in a fast-paced production environment.

Normal office environment and/or standing for prolong periods of time.

Occasional high stress work.