Specialty Pharmacist - Oncology

Job description

Experience Required

n1 - 3 years

nMinimum Education Required

nBachelor's Degree

nCompensation

n$7.25 / hourly

nHours Per Week

n40

nNumber Of Positions

n1

nWork Schedule and Shift Requirements

nFirst (Day)

nJob Description

nSummary

nThe Clinic Specialty Pharmacist acts as an extension of ambulatory clinic teams to support patient access to high touch, complex medication therapies. This position is based in a specialty medical clinic setting. The Clinic Specialty Pharmacist functions in a multi-skilled environment, which requires the application of teamwork, leadership, and flexibility. This position is responsible for general supervision of Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinators and for the operation and services provided in the specialty pharmacy clinic. Provides clinical consultation, medication education, chronic disease state management, medication reconciliation, and adherence counseling for specialty patients. Plays an integral role with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, and providers to facilitate patient care. Furthers the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs that promote optimal patient outcomes.

nJob Description:

nBaptist Health is looking for a Specialty Pharmacist to join our Oncology team at 1700 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY!

nServes as a primary point of contact with patients related to specialty medication needs and demonstrates empathy and compassion to patients and caregivers.

nEnrolls specialty pharmacy patients into medication management programs by assisting with recruitment of patients in clinic.

nProvides initial clinical medication counseling and regular patient reassessments via in person, telephonic, or video encounters to ensure appropriateness of specialty therapy and ongoing therapy management.

nPerforms medication therapy management, which may include coordinating medication adjustments to optimize patient medication regimens and improve clinical outcomes.

nRefers appropriate patients to financial counseling for copay assistance through manufacturer or charity programs.

nCommunicates with patients and families about the benefits of filling their prescriptions with BaptistHealth.

nCommunicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate exemplary service fornew and existing Baptist Health specialty pharmacy patients.

nProvides limited/indirect supervision for Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinators and timely responseto clinical escalations.

nMaintain pharmacy onsite clinic services, operational policies and procedures, clinical pharmacyworkflows and practice expectations.

nParticipates in ongoing trainings related to role, including but not limited to disease state overviews,clinical guidelines, pharmacology, REMS programs, etc.

nMinimum Requirements

nBachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.

nKentucky Board of Pharmacy license is required.

n1-3 years related work experience or completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program preferred.

nExperience in ambulatory clinical pharmacy practice preferred.

nSpecialty disease state experience preferred.

nIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

nBaptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

n"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

nNOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

nPersons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call . For TDD to voice, call ."

nJob Type

nFull time

nBenefits Offered

nNot specified

nVeteran Preference

nNo

nPlace of Work

nOn-site

nRequisition ID

nR

Worksite address

lexington, KY, 40598, US

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