Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist I - Patient Care Impact

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in California is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist I to oversee the processing and preparation of specialty medications, verify patient information, and perform quality checks on prescriptions.

You will enter prescriptions in pharmacy management systems, provide patient education, and support providers while ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met.

CA Pharmacist license, ACPE-accredited degree and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE - Accredited Pharmacy School.
• Current CA Pharmacist License.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing and preparation of specialty medications.
• Verify all patient information before filling a prescription.
• Perform quality checks on prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and interactions.
• Check all medications prior to dispensing.
• Perform/data entry of prescriptions in pharmacy management systems.
• Support medical adherence and address non-adherence for specialty medications.
• Provide pharmacy clinical support for providers and staff.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications at dispensing.
• Ensure regulatory and quality standards are followed.
• Payer follow up and communication with physicians/health plans as needed.
• Complete third-party insurance forms and patient assistance.
• Ensure the pharmacy team delivers excellent customer service and patient care.
• Maintain timely communication with providers and patients regarding medication concerns.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient counseling

Prescription data entry

Education

ACPE-accredited Pharmacy School graduate

California Pharmacist License

BLS certification

Job description

City of Hope in California is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist I to oversee the processing and preparation of specialty medications, verify patient information, and perform quality checks on prescriptions.

You will enter prescriptions in pharmacy management systems, provide patient education, and support providers while ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met.

CA Pharmacist license, ACPE-accredited degree and BLS certification are required.