Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Clinical Pharmacist – Specialty & Compounding Pharmacy Role and Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates all pharmacy services for the pharmacy in accordance with the established policies and standards as well as state and federal regulations, in the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge. Provides oversight for the quality and cost effectiveness of services provided. Has fiscal responsibilities in collaboration with senior management team for financial aspects of the specialty pharmacy services.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy
- Current, active, and in good standing Pharmacist license in the state of employment.
- Evaluate prescription orders for accuracy, validity, and appropriateness
- Prepare and dispense prescriptions in accordance with federal and state law
- Responsible for completing projects and responsibilities as assigned by the executive management team
- Attend appropriate training, seminars, and workshops, as required
Compounding Specific Duties
Monitor refill call activity weekly to assure completionMaintain SOPs for sterile and non-sterile lab and cleaning logs, under the direct supervision of Director of CompoundingHelp to create master formulasVerify prescription orders and formula log sheetsReport to CURES program for controlled substance monitoringSpecialty Pharmacy Specific Duties
Responsible to verify scripts in CPR+ queues 7 and GEnsure all packages are shipped appropriately and in a timely mannerDevelop new clinical programs on Envoy for IVIG and other disease states as neededSuccessfully pass Certified Specialty Pharmacy certification within a year of employmentSuccessfully pass IGNS Certification within a year of employmentServe as a drug information resource for patients, providers, and pharmacy staffSupport Directors in daily business tasksPerform other duties and tasks as assignedRequired Competencies
Competent in pharmacy computer systems (CPR+, Envoy)Proper communication with other pharmacists and healthcare providers (follow-up notes, phone calls, etc.)Patient consultation on all new prescriptions and per patient request with proper documentation (medication use, storage, refill procedures, common side effects, administration, and disposal of expired medications)Medication labeling and dispensing proceduresOrdering medications / products / supplies from various suppliers to maintain adequate inventoryAccurate prescription dispensing / verificationAbility to resolve problems such as employee disputes and customer service issuesAbility to manage and coordinate multiple projectsAbility to perform pharmacy services while providing direct oversight of pharmacy staffAbility to interact constructively with managers, peers, and support personnelFollow all applicable government regulations including HIPAAPerform additional duties as requiredReceive daily pharmaceutical ordersRequired Duties Compounding Specific
Master formula record reviewCompounding log reviewMonitoring workflowPrescription verificationCompound verificationPatient consultationResolving patient issuesFormula changesClinical Pharmacist
Verification of final dispensed productVerification of prescriptions for fillingMonitoring, managing, and tracking workflowProviding patient consultations and verbal instructionsResolving patient issues (e.g., missing supplies, medication issues)Preferred Skills
Knowledge of contemporary specialty pharmacy practice and healthcare requirementsStrong clinical acumen in specialty pharmacy disease states (HCV, IVIG, MS, RA, etc.)Demonstrated organizational and leadership skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills