Specialty Pharmacist

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from

Day One:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%

Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

5050

WESLEY RD City:

APOPKA State:

Florida Postal Code:

32712

Job Description:

Responsible for providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients of the specialty pharmacy. Additionally, this role reviews prescriptions for accuracy and takes steps for clarification or correction if necessary. In addition, this position monitors daily workflow, collaborates with the specialty pharmacy team to meet production goals, and ensures proper medication, supplies, delivery, and follow-up. This role communicates with patients and physicians regarding drug interactions, medication identification, sensitivities, allergies, and safety issues. The specialty pharmacist monitors daily workflow and works with specialty pharmacy team to meet production goals and complete specialty prescriptions. Provides clinical services through a patient management program to support optimal patient care and outcomes. Assures that medication, supplies, delivery, and follow-up are done appropriately. Communicates with the patient/physician as needed regarding drug interactions, medication identification, sensitivities, allergies, and all issues regarding safety and wellbeing of the patient. Oversees specialty department staff by following standard operating procedures for receiving, filling, dispensing, logging, and maintaining loss prevention controls. Supervises prescription processing to ensure medications and supplies are dispensed according to regulatory requirements and shipped to the appropriate address. Utilizes most current Specialty Plan Prior Authorization (PA) criteria to facilitate new PA requests and PA renewals as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate to physician or office personnel regarding prescription issues or benefit related issues in a professional manner. [Required]
• Displays superior customer service skills and acts as a role model when communicating with partners, clients, patients or physician's office personnel on the phone and must be able to retain composure under pressure to achieve positive outcomes. [Required]
• Understanding of evidenced based medicine, advanced pharmacy practice, and patient based care. [Required]
• Good working knowledge of pharmacy laws and Rx Plus Pharmacy processes. [Required]
• Good decision-making skills, including expert problem-solving skills, problem analysis, and discernment under pressure. [Required]
• Ability to develop and leverage relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. [Required]
• Ability to supervise pharmacy technician personnel. [Required]
• Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. [Required]
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change as necessary. [Required]
• Intermediate to advanced skill set in

MS Office:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. [Required]

• Bilingual [Preferred]

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:

• Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy, or other advanced pharmacy degree

Work Experience:

• 1+ advanced pharmacy residency (pgy-2) or fellowship experience. [Preferred]
• 3+ years professional experience in pharmacy setting or a pharmacy practice residency (pgy-1) [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist (RPH) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$50.49 - $93.91 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.