Specialty Pharmacist

Shields Health Solutions; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Solutions is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join our care team in a full-time role focused on both retail and specialty pharmacy operations. The incumbent will dispense medications, counsel patients, and support clinicians with evidence-based therapy choices.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, 340B program adherence, and process improvements, with salary between $125,000 and $159,000 plus bonus. Strong computer skills and documentation proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in the applicable state.
• 1+ years experience in retail or specialty dispensing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications with review of physician orders; detect incompatibilities.
• Provide medication therapy management and clinical support to clinicians.
• Coordinate with technicians and manage workflow; resolve insurance issues and patient access.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal drug laws and regulatory standards; maintain records.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Pharmacy operations

Clinical support

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

BS in Pharmacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Shift: 8 hour shifts between 7:00am - 5:30pm M-F and a rotation Saturday of 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Purpose

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a 'hands-on" approach to total quality patient care through the coordination across specialty and retail services to ensure seamless patient transitions and timely access to medications. The pharmacist will be expected to manage both retail and specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications, while also providing patient counseling and clinical support.

Job Duties

• Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities;
• Medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring of medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapy as indicated, documenting interventions;
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying prescriptions; care coordination, identifying and resolving insurance related issues, recognizing situations where financial assistance can be applied;
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and local policies and procedures; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions;
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including 340B program compliance, specialty pharmacy accreditation, and medication safety protocols
• Make referrals to other health professionals if necessary;
• Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals;
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications;
• Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards;
• Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implements change;
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives;
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential;
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company;
• Other duties as assigned;

Experience / Education

• Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist in the applicable state
• Required 1+ years, Preferred 5+ years experience in a retail or specialty dispensing setting
• Analyze information, administer medication accurately, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations, able to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, excellent leader and manager of people, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive, quality focused, maniacal attention to detail, highly computer proficient
• Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator
• Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions. An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $125,000.00 and $159,000.00 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Shields Health Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience; if you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [e-mail].

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