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Pharmacy Specialist – Specialty Pharmacy Oncology
University of Arkansas System. Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments, pharmacy services, and evidence-based medicine while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Proficient in managing prior authorization processes and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
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Doctor Of Pharmacy DegreeLicensed PharmacistPatient AssessmentPrior Authorization ProcessesPrescription Claim Adjudication
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Hard Skills
Patient ManagementDisease State ManagementClinical InterventionsDrug Information ProvisionQuality Improvement ProjectsBenefit InvestigationsCo-Pay Cards AccessMedication Safety MonitoringEfficacy AssessmentDosing Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CollaborationTrainingProblem-SolvingPatient Advocacy
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed By Arkansas State Board Of Pharmacy
Industry Keywords
Evidence-Based MedicineClinical StudiesQuality Management CommitteeOn-Call RotationPharmacy Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services
- Provide pharmacy services focused on safety, efficacy, and positive outcomes
- Perform patient assessments within patient management program time parameters
- Institute disease state management agreements with providers
- Cosign outreach documentation
- Assess therapy appropriateness regarding safety, comorbidities, dosing, and side-effect management
- Recommend screening and monitoring to ensure patient safety
- Document clinical interventions, promote adherence, and monitor compliance
- Monitor hospital admissions for the specific patient population
- Answer patient clinical communications and facilitate communication with clinics
- Defend product use to payers using clinical studies and accepted guidelines
- Practice evidence-based medicine
- Develop and manage plans of care and collect objective outcome data
- Train staff, students, and residents
- Participate in a weekly on-call rotation
- Provide accurate drug information to medical staff
- Participate in quality improvement projects, action plans, and the Quality Management Committee
- Work with drug manufacturers to access limited distribution medications
- Locate patient insurance coverage and perform benefit investigations
- Process prescriptions and troubleshoot rejected claims and payer problems
- Submit prior authorization requests and support off-label use authorizations and appeals
- Train staff on the prior authorization process
- Access co-pay cards and grants for financial assistance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
- PGY1 Residency Training OR 3 years of applicable experience
- Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist or eligible for licensure
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Required License or Certificate
- Resume
- List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
- Ability to perform patient assessments complying with accreditation standards
- Advanced knowledge of prescription claim adjudication and rejected-claim troubleshooting
- Knowledge of prior authorization processes, off-label use prior authorizations, appeals, insurance coverage, benefit investigations, co-pay cards, and grants
- Ability to participate in a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on-call rotation
- Ability to complete required training and continuing education
- Ability to perform listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and keyboarding
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
- Benefits eligible position
- Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing