Pharmacist I, Specialty

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Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering and overseeing specialty pharmacy services to optimize patient care, medication access, and safety. Coordinates prescription processing, workflow improvement, and patient counseling while supporting ambulatory clinics and infusion services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement safe practices, manage pharmacy systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. Provides direct patient-centered care, supports immunization and diagnostic programs, and facilitates formulary review and education initiatives. Enhances specialty pharmacy operations through system optimization, process improvement, and integration of pharmaceutical care across clinical settings.

Essential Functions

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

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree or PharmD Degree from an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in pharmacy operations, or a relevant area with knowledge of TJC, USP 797, 795 and 800, and federal and state regulations

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Ohio Pharmacist license obtained within 90 days of hire if applicable for work location.

Licensed Pharmacist in applicable state, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Pharmacy

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

222 Medical Circle

City, State

Morehead, Kentucky