Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Specialty Clinical Pharmacist Location: Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania Job Category: Pharmacy Schedule: Days Work Type: Full
time Department: Pharmacy Team Date Posted: 09/25/2024 Job ID:
R-67558 Job Summary Responsible for the management of patients
being prescribed specialty medications by communicating with and
supporting these patients and as well as developing and
coordinating patient care within the clinical care team. This
individual will coordinate the activities and lead resolution of
issues between Pharmacy, provider and patient to ensure that all
aspects of the patient care are clearly understood. Job Duties
Support the overall CareSite Specialty Rx goals and objectives that
result in improved quality of patient care and higher levels of
patient satisfaction. Assumes responsibility for the delivery of
pharmaceutical care to patients by interpreting prescriptions,
making necessary professional determinations regarding medications
and various drug interactions, drug utilization review, generic
substitution, and accurately filling and dispensing the
prescription. Provides drug and clinical information to other
healthcare professionals in response to specific questions relating
to issues pertinent to the care of patients. Utilizing knowledge of
medical practice, healthcare insurance procedures and pharmacy
regulations, assists in clinical practice by helping patients gain
better insight into their health conditions and how to comply with
physicians--- instructions and advice and function as a conduit
between the healthcare insurance company, physician---s office and
the pharmacy. Assists with the Prior Authorization and approval
process and the statement of medical necessity. Provide injection
training and patient teaches as required. Participate with
community and regional patient advocacy and disease state support
groups to educate and communicate the issues and opportunities
within the Specialty Pharmacy Provider market. Identifies patients
at risk for therapy non-compliance due to clinical, financial and
other situational barriers, creating a plan of care to address
patients--- needs. Assists with the review and revision of
departmental policies and procedures, as requested. Provides
managerial responsibilities for the operation of pharmacy in the
absence of the pharmacy manager. Floats from areas of low workload
to areas of heavy workload as needed to provide optional patient
services Orients and trains new pharmacy personnel, pharmacy
interns, students, pharmacy technicians, and flex staff regarding
information on scope of practice, policies, and procedures. Work is
typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for
satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all
organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in
this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent
typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the
job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any
department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the
performance of the job related to that position. Education
Bachelor's Degree-Pharmacy (Required) Experience Minimum of 1
year-Related work experience (Required) Certification(s) and
License(s) Licensed Pharmacist - Default Issuing Body; Licensed
Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) within 90 days - State of Pennsylvania
Our Purpose & Values OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is
about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our
Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat
everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We
treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We
share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare
the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and
better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community,
and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our
patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare
benefits for full time and part time positions from day one,
including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as
important, from senior management on down, we encourage an
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know
that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds
makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come
from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse
workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be
an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.s-p-m1
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Keywords: Geisinger, Irvington , Specialty Clinical Pharmacist, Healthcare , Wilkes Barre, New Jersey
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