Clinical Pharmacist, Benefits Investigation--full-time, days (hybrid)--Specialty Central Fill

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist for their benefits investigation team. This hybrid role involves reviewing medication orders, counseling patients, and supervising pharmacy staff. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance, to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a pharmacy degree.

Responsibilities

• Review physician medication orders for accuracy.
• Counsel patients on medication therapies.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and students.

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist, Benefits Investigation--full-time, days (hybrid)--Specialty Central Fill

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Position Overview:

Penn Medicine seeks a full-time, day shift (hybrid) Clinical Pharmacist for our benefits investigation, co-pay assistance, and prior authorization team at our specialty central fill location on 76th Street in Philadelphia near the airport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review physician medication orders for accuracy, including drug allergies, dosages, interactions, and polypharmacy.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify or correct orders as needed.
• Inform physicians about nonformulary and restricted items, recommending substitutions.
• Manage all pharmacy areas including inpatient, outpatient, IV admixtures, hyperalimentation, and chemotherapy.
• Participate in drug utilization evaluations, quality assurance, clinical interventions, interdisciplinary rounds, and monitor patient therapies.
• Counsel patients on medication therapies and food/drug interactions.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and students, ensuring accuracy of their work.
• Maintain current knowledge of policies, procedures, and pharmacy practice advancements.
• Ensure licensure and continuing education requirements are met.
• Comply with all legal, regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution (required).

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, offering comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance, to support a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected statuses.