Specialty Pharmacist I

Specialty Pharmacist I at Jefferson Health

As a Specialty Pharmacist I at Jefferson Health, you will be responsible for interpreting physicians' prescriptions and dispensing high-dollar specialty and other medications, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and policy guidelines. A core component of this role involves providing comprehensive medication therapy management, actively managing drug therapy to identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems. This includes counseling patients and medical staff, and proficiently handling problem resolution.

You will meticulously complete patient records, initial assessments, medication profiles, initial fill notes, and ongoing progress notes. Participation in coordinating patient care is essential to meet desired outcomes and goals, covering aspects such as initial referrals, medication review and selection, assessment of medication delivery systems, coordinated care conferences, patient care plans, compliance programs, and patient discharge processes.

The role also requires interaction with internal and external clinical and non-clinical personnel to support benefits investigation, financial assistance, and prior authorization needs. You will be instrumental in activities aimed at mitigating patient side effects and promoting therapy adherence. Furthermore, you will engage in practice pull-through for specialty and other orders and contribute to the development and maintenance of the patient management program. This position offers the opportunity to participate in and lead initiatives and projects that significantly impact critical clinical, operational, and financial areas.

Essential Functions

• Applies practical knowledge of the job area, typically obtained through advanced education, specialty pharmacy certification, or relevant work experience.
• Works independently with general supervision.
• Addresses difficult but typically not complex problems.
• May influence others within the job area by explaining facts, policies, and practices.
• Coaches and reviews the work of technical staff.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's iSCORE values.

Other Functions and Competencies

• Documents all interactions with patients and prescribers in appropriate systems, ensuring compliance with protocol.
• Performs On-Call activities as required.
• Adheres to all pharmacy, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Positions Supervised Or Directed

• Specialty Pharmacy Representatives I and II
• Rotation IPPE and APPE students

Educational/Training Requirements

• PharmD degree with at least 3 years of Pharmacy experience or 1-2 years of Specialty Pharmacy experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registration

• Valid Pharmacist licensure in the State of Pennsylvania.

Experience Requirements

• Prior specialty pharmacy experience or residency preferred.

About Jefferson Health

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is dedicated to reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. With over 65,000 individuals, Jefferson provides high-quality, compassionate clinical care, strengthens communities, prepares future professional leaders, and fosters new knowledge through diverse research. Thomas Jefferson University, established in 1824, comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, a top 15 not-for-profit health care system, serves millions annually across 32 hospital campuses and over 700 outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans offer managed health care options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jefferson is committed to equal opportunities without discrimination.

Benefits at Jefferson Health

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (with prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Voluntary benefits provide access to group rates and discounts. Colleagues gain access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including per diem and adjunct faculty, have access to medical (with prescription) insurance.

Key skills/competency

• Medication Therapy Management
• Specialty Pharmacy Operations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Patient Counseling
• Care Coordination
• Prior Authorization
• Benefits Investigation
• Therapy Adherence
• Clinical Problem Solving
• Patient Record Management