Specialty Pharmacist

Highland Clinic; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Clinic in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Specialty Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients on specialty meds. You will review complex orders, counsel patients and caregivers, and coordinate access, adherence, and monitoring with physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities include medication preparation and dispensing oversight, meticulous documentation in shared records, and involvement in quality improvement. Prior experience in clinical pharmacy is valued.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in Louisiana; PharmD required.
• Postgraduate residency or specialty training preferred (oncology, rheumatology or similar).
• Clinical pharmacy experience including MTM, specialty drug handling, and monitoring.
• Strong patient counseling and collaboration with clinical teams.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws, safety practices, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with EHRs and pharmacy management systems; detail-oriented in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify complex specialty medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on therapy use and potential adverse effects.
• Manage medication access, adherence, and monitoring alongside care teams.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
• Oversee medication preparation and dispensing per regulatory protocols.
• Maintain documentation in shared medical records; participate in QA initiatives.
• Assist with prior authorizations and stay current with specialty drug guidelines.
• Contribute to patient and staff education on therapies and safety.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication therapy management

Patient counseling

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Pharmacy operations

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Louisiana Pharmacist license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

Company Description Highland Clinic is a physician-owned multi-specialty clinic serving North Louisiana, with a strong focus on physician-to-patient relationships and coordinated care. This collaborative environment enables clinicians and staff to work together to deliver high-quality, patient-centered services.

Role Description The Specialty Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based in Shreveport, LA, responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients receiving specialty medications. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and verifying complex medication orders, counseling patients and caregivers on safe and effective therapy use, and managing medication access, adherence, and monitoring. The role involves collaborating closely with physicians and nurses to optimize therapeutic outcomes, adjust treatment plans as needed, and support evidence-based prescribing. The Specialty Pharmacist will oversee medication preparation and dispensing in alignment with regulatory, safety, and clinic protocols, maintain accurate documentation in shared medical record systems, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Additional duties may include assisting with prior authorizations, keeping current with specialty drug developments and guidelines, and contributing to patient and staff education.

Qualifications

• Licensure and education: Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Louisiana; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent required; postgraduate residency or specialty training in areas such as oncology, rheumatology, or other relevant specialties preferred.
• Clinical and specialty pharmacy skills: Demonstrated experience in clinical pharmacy practice, including medication therapy management, specialty drug handling, and monitoring for efficacy and safety; ability to interpret laboratory data and clinical guidelines to inform treatment decisions, preferred.
• Patient care and communication: Strong patient counseling skills, with the ability to explain complex regimens in understandable terms; excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to collaborate effectively with patients, caregivers, and clinical teams.
• Regulatory and safety competencies: Thorough knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations and best practices for controlled substances and high-risk medications; commitment to medication safety, quality assurance, and accurate documentation.
• Technical and organizational abilities: Proficiency with electronic health records, pharmacy management systems, and basic office software; strong attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Professional attributes: Dedication to patient-centered care, ethical practice, and continuous professional development; ability to work collaboratively within a multi-specialty clinic and adapt to evolving clinical protocols and technologies.