Specialty Pharmacist

University of Vermont Health Network; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Specialty Operations Pharmacist at UVMMC’s Specialty Pharmacy supports patients in a multidisciplinary setting, dispensing medications per prescriptions while screening for issues, financial barriers, and drug interactions. You will triage questions on specialty prescription fills and prior authorizations and counsel patients and clinicians accordingly.

Requirements include a PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited program and Vermont licensure, with at least one year in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The pharmacist will dispense medications according to prescription orders.
• The pharmacist will triage and answer questions related to specialty pharmacy prescription fills and prior authorizations.
• The pharmacist will counsel patients and health care professionals on proper use of medications and resolve medication related problems.
• Maintain good business practices and sound clinical judgement to ensure department success and patient outcomes.

Education

PharmD or B.S Pharmacy degree from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy

Licensed pharmacist in Vermont

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - 40 IDX Drive

Location Address: 40 IDX Drive, South Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Specialty Pharmacy - Clinical Services

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $57.28 Mid $71.60 Max $85.92

Recruiter: Jason Dubuque

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.