Cost Containment Pharmacist

SPECIALTY RX, Inc.; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist to join our Cost Containment team in New Jersey. The role ensures accurate and safe distribution of medical products to client facilities under the supervision of the Director of Cost Containment.

The ideal candidate is a licensed NJ pharmacist with LTC experience and strong analytical skills, able to collaborate with nursing staff and physicians, and willing to cover shifts and support cost-containment initiatives across locations.

Qualifications

• NJ licensed pharmacist is required
• Licsure in NY, OH, PA, KY & TX a plus
• Long Term Care experience preferred
• Hospital or Retail pharmacy experience helpful
• Knowledge of drug pricing and medication classes a plus
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for therapy changes to physicians and facilities staff.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, interactions, and administration.
• Demonstrate clinical skills: medical history, therapies and labs.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians and healthcare team regarding medication queries.
• Provide shift coverage and support cost-containment and therapeutic interchange across locations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our Cost Containment team!

Under the supervision of the Director of Cost Containment Pharmacist, and in compliance with all local, state, federal, and company laws and regulations, ensures the accurate and safe distribution of medical products to client facilities.

SpecialtyRx is an innovative, full-service pharmacy who partners with subacute and long-term care facilities throughout the United States, transforming drug care by facilitating the complete medication dispensing process.

Hours

Full Time Days Shift; Monday through Friday and weekend if needed

Key Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and client facilities staff when necessary.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions and proper administration.
• Clinical skills needed: medical history, therapies and laboratory data, etc.
• Communicate with facilities' nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare team members, regarding medication-related query.
• Ability to provide shift coverage as needed and perform other daily cost-containment and therapeutic interchange tasks across all locations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of NJ (Required) and NY, OH, PA, KY & TX licensure a (Plus)
• Long Term Care experience preferred
• Certified Consultant Pharmacist Training bonus
• Previous experience in Hospital and Retail pharmacy or other medical fields
• Knowledge of drug pricing and medication classes, preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer literate, knowledge of Frameworks LTC system, PLUS

EEO Statement, SpecialtyRx, Inc. is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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