Thorough knowledge of current theory and practice of proper pharmacy services.
Knowledge of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions and ability to interpret clinical laboratory data.
Data analysis and interpretation.
Ability or organize and prioritize the day-to-day activities to be most efficient when assigned to specialty pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and oncology dispensary.
Problem assessment and resolution.
Quality event root cause analysis
Pharmacy inventory management
Mastery of medication prior authorization process and insurance adjudication
Ability enter data in various computer application in a timely and accurate manner.
Ability to coordinate the work of others when tasked.
Knowledge of personnel practices such as monitoring attendance, evaluating & improving performance, and handling customer/patient concerns.
Interdisciplinary team management and collaboration
Excellent oral and written communication adhering with HIPAA guidlines
Effective critical thinking skills.
Performs other duties as required or directed by specialty pharmacy management
Competence in safe medication handling
Licensures, Certifications
Current Maryland State Pharmacist License.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and stand up to one hundred percent (100%) of work time.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
Working Conditions
Fast paced environment, requiring multitasking and assigned task flexibility
Specialty, outpatient, and discharge pharmacy dynamic environment with consistent access to patients and customers.
Conditions of Employment
Potential exposure to hazardous medication while dispensing chemotherapy medications.
Standard Precautions
Fast paced environment, which requires teamwork.
Patient & Workplace Safety:
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population:
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Fills prescriptions in accordance with scope of professional license and ensures proper recordation of drug use including ordering, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances.
Prepares intravenous admixture solutions, ensuring compatibility and stability of various additives in these specially compounded solutions.
Organizes daily operations of assigned dispensing area and closely reviews work of pharmacy interns, technicians and perform the duties as a preceptor for pharmacy students
Performs MUE (Medical Use Evaluations). Facilities the safe, effective and economic use of drugs in a fiscally responsible manner.
Readily accepts challenges and performs assignments utilizing critical thinking skills.
Identifies and anticipates issues, takes responsibility for correcting it with a well-thought-out solution.
Participates in interviewing & hiring new employees, oversees the orientation & training of new & current employees, provides performance feedback periodically and maintains the documentation necessary to support decisions related to performance.
Willingly mentors colleagues, co-workers and students.
Reads e-mail daily on scheduled work days.
Follows-up on the reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions and assists with the quality improvement activities in the department.
Monitors, investigates and responds to customer feedback, modifying office systems as needed.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
Under the supervision of the specialty pharmacy manager, facilitates the safe, effective, and economically responsible use of specialty medication with attention to quality measures, safe storage, and patient health outcomes. Performs quality assurance, procurement, dispensing, and delivery of specialty medications adhering to state and federal laws. Collaborates with specialty pharmacy management to support sales, operational, and financial goals of the specialty pharmacy as a specialty pharmacy subject matter expert. Completes complex prior authorizations by retrieving labs and other pertinent information from the hospital system. Obtains other insurance over-rides and delivers medication coordination reminders. Facilitates exceptional patient care by resolving barriers to medication administration.
Education
Pharm D from an accredited college or university or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy school, college, or university with 0-3 years of experience.
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