Pharmacist, Clinical Operations Specialty Pharmacy

Navitus Health Solutions, LLC

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 139,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

20 days paid time off

4 weeks paid parental leave

9 paid holidays

401K company match

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Educational Assistance Plan

Referral Bonus Program – up to $750

Job summary

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist, Clinical Operations to join our team in Madison, WI. The role focuses on telephonic patient consultations regarding specialty medications and disease management, plus medication reconciliation and order verification to ensure accuracy before shipment.

The position requires a current Wisconsin Pharmacist license, with at least 2 years of experience. Expect to meet production metrics while upholding quality standards and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in state where any on-site work will be conducted.
At least 2 years of experience as a practicing licensed Pharmacist preferred.
Specialty pharmacy experience or understanding of REMS and Limited Distribution Products is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify prescriptions for pharmaceutical preparations and devices; maintain records and submit third-party claims; consult with physicians and nurses; advise on formulary medications and therapies.
Provide clear clinical documentation of patient consultations and interventions in pharmacy software per policies and regulations.
Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians; interpret prescriptions and verify information to expedite processing.

Skills

Licensure

Clinical pharmacology

Communication

Education

PharmD or B.S. Pharmacy

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Company

Lumicera

About Us

Lumicera - Lumicera Health Services Powered by Navitus - Innovative Specialty Pharmacy Solutions- Lumicera Health Services is defining the "new norm" in specialty pharmacy to optimize patient well-being through our core principles of transparency and stewardship. Here at Lumicera, our team members work in an environment that celebrates creativity and fosters diversity. ._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Current associates must use SSO login option at https://employees-navitus.icims.com/ to be considered for internal opportunities.

______________________We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable nondiscrimination regulations, including those related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.

Pay Range

USD $101,335.35 - USD $139,350.00 /Yr.

STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)

7.50 - Pharm, Supvr, AsMgr, SrCSEII, PrgMgr, SrPrgMgr, SrProdMgr

Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)

8 hour shift varies between 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday

Overview

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist, Clinical Operations to join our team!

The Pharmacist, Clinical Operations will be responsible for performing telephonic consultations with patients regarding the use of their specialty medication and management of their disease state. They will perform medication reconciliation, screen for potential drug interactions, and provide side effect management recommendations. Another main duty of this role will include a high volume of product verification to ensure accuracy of orders prior to shipment. The Pharmacist, Clinical Operations can expect to interpret prescribers’ prescriptions, contact prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions, and expedite the processing of orders. The individual in this position will be expected to meet department production metrics and service levels, support quality standards, resolve patient issues, and vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. The Pharmacist, Clinical Operations works independently with minimal guidance and represents the organization in using patient-centered care to enhance the patient experience.

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Responsibilities

How do I make an impact on my team?

Verify prescriptions for pharmaceutical preparations and devices for patients at company facilities; maintain accurate and detailed records of all prescription transactions, and submit appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement; consult with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions; advise physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies; answer pharmaceutical questions from patients and staff; monitor storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
Provide clear, detailed clinical documentation of patient consultations and interventions in pharmacy software in compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulatory bodies (such as URAC) and/or EMR systems efficiently.
Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
Interpret and clinically evaluate prescriptions for specialty medications based on available information and resources. Contact providers and/or patients to verify information related to prescriptions such as drug strength, intended directions, and diagnosis to expedite processing of orders. Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
Contact providers for new prescriptions, consult with prescribers and nurses regarding clinical questions, and contact pharmacies for prescription transfers. Work with providers to convert prescriptions to generic, biosimilar, or preferred drugs whenever possible.
Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry. Answer clinical questions from the pharmacy team.
Adapt to new workflows and processes. Solve unique pharmaceutical problems. Stay current with advancements in specialty pharmacy therapies, including new drug approvals and specialty disease state treatment guidelines.
Provide patient education through telephonic consultations for patients of the specialty pharmacy in accordance with Lumicera's Patient Management Program. The consultations will focus on effective assessment and communication of disease state management, side effect mitigation strategies, administration of medication, appropriate storage, and therapeutic appropriateness, while following a patient-centered care model. Answer clinical questions from patients and caregivers.
Document and report medication errors in accordance with company policies and manufacturer contracts. Facilitate error reduction and prevention methods based off errors and ISMP standards. Adhere to all Lumicera pharmacovigilance standards.
Contribute to the quality management program through daily operations and efforts toward sustaining key pharmacy performance metrics. Participation in quality improvement activities through routinely sharing ideas for improvements or implementing improvement opportunities with supervisors or quality team members
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What our team expects from you?

Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD degree
Current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in state where any on-site pharmacy work will be conducted; must continually maintain education credits to maintain active licensure
At least 2 years of experience as a practicing licensed Pharmacist preferred
Specialty pharmacy experience or solid understanding of specialty pharmacy drugs including REMS and Limited Distribution Products best practices preferred
Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives
The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees

What can you expect from Lumicera?