Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist I

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver and oversee specialty pharmacy services, optimize patient care, and ensure medication safety across ambulatory clinics and infusion services.

You will coordinate prescription processing, participate in immunization and formulary education, and mentor staff while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or PharmD from ACPE-accredited school.
• 0-2 years in pharmacy operations with knowledge of JCAHO, USP 797/795/800, and federal/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains clinical pharmacy pathways for specialty therapy initiation and monitoring.
• Oversees access to care services such as benefits investigation, prior authorization, and patient assistance programs.
• Liaises with providers and health insurers to optimize medication therapy and patient access.
• Participates in peer-to-peer reviews to support medication access.
• Dispenses specialty medications with proper communication, labeling, and cold chain control.
• Fulfills REMS responsibilities and coordinates mail order services for specialty meds.
• Educates patients, providers, and staff on specialty therapy and monitoring requirements.
• Precepts students and residents and provides inservices for nursing and clinic staff.
• Engages in professional development through meetings, CE, research, and publications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Education

Bachelor's or PharmD

Job description

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver and oversee specialty pharmacy services, optimize patient care, and ensure medication safety across ambulatory clinics and infusion services.

You will coordinate prescription processing, participate in immunization and formulary education, and mentor staff while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality standards.