Specialty Pharmacist - Ambulatory

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains professionalism and conducts self as a role model, serving as a resource for the other retail and clinic partners Partner with providers and Mercyhealth team members to promote the use of entity owned pharmacies Collaborate with leadership to ensure strategic goals for the department are achieved Serve as the clinical lead for the specialty pharmacy program for Mercyhealth clinics and retail pharmacy in Rockford Is an expert outpatient pharmacist who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience Monitor patients' response to medication therapy and consults with providers to make appropriate adjustments Provides supervision for pharmacy technicians and/or prior authorization coordinators to ensure efficient quality care for Mercyhealth patients Supports prior authorization process by submitting, appealing or coordinating with patient's insurance plans May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs within the outpatient setting Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students Maintains practice by ongoing professional literature review, continuing education and self-evaluation Maintains competencies in federal and state regulations related to pharmacy practice

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality

• Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service
• Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering
• Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost

• Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program Preferred
• Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Illinois Pharmacist license required Wisconsin Pharmacist license to be obtained within 9 months upon hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of retail pharmacy operations, prior authorization processes and patient copay or assistance programs Computer experience, including internet and email. Strong accuracy skills Excellent interpretive/analytical skills for pharmaceutical calculations for drug dosage, IV rates, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ☒

Occupational Exposure:

Category A

• All partners in the specified job classification has occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

(these will be checkboxes) ☒Neonate (birth

• 28 days) ☒Infant (29 days
• less than 1 year) ☒Pediatric (1 year
• 12 years) ☒Adolescents (13 years
• 17 years) ☒Adult (18 years
• 64 years) ☒Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors, community

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell. Specific vision abilities require by this job include frequent ability to adjust focus and occasionally distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work requires a moderate level of independent judgment along with good interpretative and interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to Manager, and Director.

SUPERVISES

This position supervises technicians. This position is involved in the recruitment and orientation process and provides performance feedback and input for performance evaluation purposes. May implement coaching, counseling, and corrective action when needed.

PAY RANGE

$124,786.21

• $187,179.

32 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.