Rare Pharmacy Fellowship

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy invites aspiring pharmacists for a distinguished internship in Pittsburgh, PA. The program interfaces with patients, healthcare providers, health plans and manufacturers to optimize outcomes in rare diseases.

It aims to build knowledge across clinical and business aspects of rare pharmacy management. Fellows will engage in Business & Pharmacy Operations, Quality Improvement, Clinical Education and Analytics, with opportunities to contribute to research and strategic

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the AAC
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania
• NABP Verify enrollment and NABP Verified Pharmacist registration or willingness to obtain registration upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs focused, evidence-based comprehensive disease and medication therapy management services for patients living with rare disease states.
• Interacts with prescribers, patients, and partners to optimize care.
• Analyzes, develops and implements quality improvement initiatives including pharmacovigilance to enhance medication safety.
• Participates in development and analysis of clinical initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes.
• Develops skills for medication pipeline analysis, management and market forecasting.
• Understands specialty medication supply chain, inventory management and impact on pharmacy operations.
• Participates in quarterly business reviews and interfaces with industry partners.
• Gains understanding of accreditation and regulatory standards, compliance, reporting and auditing.
• Develops clinical resources to support professional development of internal colleagues.
• Provides clinical and drug information support to healthcare providers and patients.
• Coordinates and completes a focused research project and submits a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal.
• Cultivates leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy

PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do.

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

We Are Seeking Team Members Who

Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;

Produce high quality work;

Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and

Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases.

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.

Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Classification: Exempt

Job Type: Internship

Reports to: Clinical Advisor

Purpose The PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy Fellowship Program offers a unique and distinctive opportunity to interface with patients, healthcare providers, health plans and manufacturers to effectively optimize patient outcomes. Completion of this program will result in a highly knowledgeable pharmacist competent in both clinical and business aspects of rare pharmacy management. Our fellows will have opportunities to work in the areas of Business & Pharmacy Operations, Quality Improvement & Clinical Education, Pharmacy Analytics & Reporting, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, & Managed Markets.

Responsibilities

• Performs focused, evidence-based comprehensive disease and medication therapy management services for patients living with rare disease states.


• Interacts with prescribers, patients, and partners to optimize the unique and complex care of rare patients.


• Analyzes, develops, and implements quality improvement initiatives including pharmacovigilance to further enhance medication safety.


• Participates in the development and analysis of clinical initiatives focused on enhancing patient therapeutic outcomes.


• Develops skills required for medication pipeline analysis, management and market forecasting.


• Understands specialty medication supply chain, inventory management and the impact on pharmacy operations.


• Participates in quarterly business reviews and interfaces with industry partners.


• Gains an understanding of accreditation and regulatory standards, compliance, reporting and auditing.


• Develops clinical resources to support professional development of internal colleagues.


• Provides clinical and drug information support to healthcare providers and patients.


• Coordinates and completes a focused research project and submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal.


• Cultivates leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education


• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania


• Current enrollment in NABP Verify.


• Registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy as an NABP Verified Pharmacist; or willingness to obtain registration upon hire.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, and see a computer screen. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.

Benefits Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position. PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too!

Equal Opportunity PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.