Staff Pharmacist (Contingent) - Specialty Pharmacy

Essential Functions:

• Oversees Specialty Pharmacy Technicians in the performance of prescription data entry, prior authorization submissions, preparation of prescriptions, and adherence to delivery schedules. Assigns tasks, checks work, (i.e. compounds) and provides input in performance evaluations. (Continuously)
• Supports the Specialty Pharmacy Advanced Patient Care Pharmacists (APCP) by managing distributive functions of the specialty pharmacy while APCP is in clinic; works through billing issues escalated by the technician. (Frequently)
• Routinely interacts with patients via telephonic visits for management and monitoring of their Specialty therapies. (Continuously)
• Obtains billing information: confirms the patient's ability to pay or refers patient to appropriate agency; records filling and billing information according to established procedures.(Frequently)
• Prepares outpatient prescriptions: determines appropriateness of dosage form for the size and weight of the child; contacts physician if in doubt of appropriateness of dosage. May on occasion need to fill a prescription from a study and perform the required record keeping.(Occasionally)
• Performs other duties as assigned (Occasionally)

Education Requirement:

Doctor of Pharmacy (preferred) or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensure, or licensure-eligibility, to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio.

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

Hospital experience or internship, desirable.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"