Specialty Pharmacist

AndHealth; Christopher (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

AndHealth seeks a Specialty Pharmacist to provide direct patient care for chronic conditions at a community health setting in Illinois. You will review profiles, manage therapies, and support access through payor processes while ensuring compliance and high-quality documentation.

Ideal candidates have a PharmD or equivalent, Illinois license, and 3+ years in patient-facing pharmacy roles, plus willingness to obtain multi-state licenses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct patient care experience in pharmacy is preferred.
• BLS/CPR is required (or must be willing to obtain within 1 month after starting).
• Immunization delivery certification is preferred.
• 2+ years of specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• PGY1 residence or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple things simultaneously.
• Comfortable with technology and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• The position may require some travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care, therapeutic recommendations, and counseling for patients with chronic conditions via the Patient Management Program, protocols, or collaborative practice agreements.
• Review patient profiles for interactions, allergies, or duplications, and recommend evidence-based medication or dosage adjustments.
• Partner with Patient Engagement Specialists to secure patient access by managing payor formularies, prior authorizations, and appeals.
• Maintain strict documentation for URAC and ACHC accreditation and actively participate in Quality Management programs and improvement projects.
• Accurately process, fill, verify, and safely dispense prescriptions while balancing workflows.
• Maintain flexibility to provide on-site support or cross-site remote assistance, ensuring operational continuity as business needs evolve.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

BLS/CPR

Immunization delivery

Specialty pharmacy

PGY1 residency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technology adaptability

Willingness to travel

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

FPGEC (NABP)

Job description

Specialty Pharmacist

Full Time

Illinois

AndHealth is on a mission to radically improve access and outcomes for the most challenging chronic health conditions, with the goal of making world-class specialty care accessible and affordable to all. We partner with health systems, community health centers and independent practices to remove barriers to care to ensure all people have access to the care they deserve.

We are looking for a Specialty Pharmacist to play an important role at AndHealth.

This is a full-time position located at a Community Health Center in Illinois.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Deliver direct care, therapeutic recommendations, and counseling for patients with chronic conditions via the Patient Management Program, protocols, or collaborative practice agreements.
• Review patient profiles for interactions, allergies, or duplications, and recommend evidence-based medication or dosage adjustments.
• Partner with Patient Engagement Specialists to secure patient access by managing payor formularies, prior authorizations, and appeals.
• Maintain strict documentation for URAC and ACHC accreditation and actively participate in Quality Management programs and improvement projects.
• Accurately process, fill, verify, and safely dispense prescriptions while balancing workflows.
• Maintain flexibility to provide on-site support or cross-site remote assistance, ensuring operational continuity as business needs evolve.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education & Licensure Requirements:

• PharmD, BS in Pharmacy, or equivalent FPGEC (NABP).
• Unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Illinois.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain licenses in multiple states.

Other Skills or Qualifications:

• 3+ years of direct patient care experience in pharmacy is preferred.
• BLS/CPR is required (or must be willing to obtain within 1 month after starting).
• Immunization delivery certification is preferred.
• 2+ years of specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• PGY1 residence or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple things simultaneously.
• Comfortable with technology and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• The position may require some travel. Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation.

Here’s what we’d like to offer you:

• Equal investment and support for our people and patients.
• A fun and ambitious growing environment with a culture that takes on important things, takes risks, and learns quickly.
• The ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation, and conscientiousness, and find joy in working together.
• A team of highly skilled, incredibly kind, and welcoming employees, every one of whom has something unique to offer.
• We know that the overall success of our business is a collaborative effort, and we strive to provide ongoing opportunities for our employees to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid time off, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401k match and more.

Additional Requirements:

• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: Documentation of a negative screening conducted within the last 12 months.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of a completed vaccine series or a positive blood titers from within the last 12 months.
• Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR): Proof of a completed vaccine series or positive blood titers from within the last 12 months.
• Varicella (Chickenpox): Proof of vaccination, documented medical history of the disease, or positive blood titers from within the last 12 months.
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): Documentation of a booster administered within the last 10 years.
• Influenza: Proof of vaccination for the current flu season.
• COVID-19: Documentation of primary vaccine series and any boosters administered.
• General: Additional health requirements may be requested as necessary.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.