Cost Containment Pharmacist

SpecialtyRx, Inc; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpecialtyRx, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a licensed pharmacist to join the Cost Containment team. The role involves ensuring safe distribution of medical products to client facilities under the Director of Cost Containment, with responsibilities across multiple locations.

Qualified candidates will hold a Florida license (NY, OH, PA, KY, TX, AL, GA licenses a plus) and have experience in long-term care or hospital/retail settings, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Florida is required.
• Other state licenses (NY, OH, PA, KY, TX, AL, GA) are a plus.
• Experience in long-term care and hospital/retail environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of drug pricing and medication classes is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Frameworks LTC system

Computer literacy

Job description

We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our New Jersey Cost Containment team Licensed in Florida!

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 Florida License is a Must, and preferred and NY, OH, PA, KY, TX, AL and GA 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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