Local Contract Pharmacist
King of Prussia, PA
Equiliem
5x8 hrs, Days

King of Prussia Homecare, 3000 Horizon Drive

Schedule Notes:
Active Pharmacist license with retail pharmacy experience required. Duration: 3 months initially (possibility of extension and conversion to FTE) Shift: 8hours between (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) EST M-F (40hrs a week).

Active Pharmacist license with retail pharmacy experience required.
Duration: 3 months initially (possibility of extension and conversion to FTE)
Shift: 8hours between (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) EST M-F (40hrs a week).

The Specialty Pharmacist serves as the pharmacy liaison between the specialty pharmacy, specialty clinics, and patients. The individual will be responsible for maintaining competency in the unique aspects of various pediatric specialty drug therapy.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to this patient population served and support the Director to provide overall leadership in directing the clinical-related specialty pharmacy activities and services.
Job Responsibilities:

-Responsible to provide accurate and timely specialty pharmacy services for patients with specialty medication needs.
-Provides clinical practice/monitoring based on organizations Policy and all accrediting agency and regulatory guidelines for specialty medication dispensing and necessary follow-up.
-Provides quality specialty medication pharmacotherapy and collaborates with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals as well as the patient/caregiver to deliver safe patient care and optimal patient care and outcomes.
-Refers patients for enrollment to other organization Pharmacy services when applicable.
-Responsible to complete all patient documentation timely and in compliance with client policy.
-Apply knowledge of URAC and Joint Commission Accreditation Standards & State Pharmacy Regulations
-Provides and receives accurate and timely communication to render interdisciplinary patient care.
-Provides drug information and education to clinic staff, patients and families, and specialty pharmacy staff regarding the specialty pharmacy service line and pertinent disease states.
-Provides training and orientation to new specialty pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy services, including timely completion and approval of prior authorizations, enrollment in financial assistance programs, and other regular tasks assigned.
-Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure that pharmacy products are prepared and distributed accurately, with the appropriate quantity and at the time the product is needed.
-Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives.
-Performs other duties as assigned by Specialty Pharmacy Management.
-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, such as initial and follow-up visits or telephone calls with patients and being available to serve as a drug information resource within specialty clinics.
-Responsible for answering clinical and drug access questions and providing 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.


Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One (1) to two (2) years of Specialty Pharmacy experience.
-Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology and personal computers.
-Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, and adolescent.