Specialty Pharmacist

University of Vermont Health; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health's UVMMC Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a pharmacist to support specialty patient care. The role involves dispensing medications per prescriptions, resolving medication-related issues, and counseling patients and health care professionals on proper use of medications.

The Specialty Operations Pharmacist will triage questions on prescription fills and prior authorizations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and uphold strong clinical judgement and business

Qualifications

• PharmD or B.S pharmacy degree from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed pharmacist in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication according to prescription orders while screening for problems.
• Counsel patients and health care professionals on proper use of medications.
• Triaging and answering questions related to specialty pharmacy prescription fills and prior authorizations.
• Maintain good business practices and sound clinical judgement for department success.

Skills

Patient counseling

Prior authorizations

Education

PharmD or B.S Pharmacy

Licensed pharmacist in Vermont

Job description

Job Summary

The Specialty Operations Pharmacist services the needs of the UVMMC Specialty Pharmacy patients. The pharmacist will work in the Specialty Pharmacy. The pharmacist will work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve medication related problems. The pharmacist will also dispense medication according to prescription orders while screening and resolving medication related problems, financial barriers, and counseling patients and health care professionals on proper use of medications. The pharmacist will maintain good business practices and sound clinical judgement to ensure the success of the department and patient outcomes. The pharmacist will be responsible for triaging and answering questions related to specialty pharmacy prescription fills and prior authorizations.

Education

PharmD or B.S pharmacy degree from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
Licensed pharmacist in Vermont.

Experience

Minimum one year experience in a retail/mail/call center/specialty/home infusion pharmacy within past 5 years.
Minimum one year experience in a health system pharmacy preferred.