Specialty Pharmacist

Operating within established guidelines and documented areas of competency, the Specialty Pharmacist executes designated specialty pharmacy operations. The role focuses on advancing professional expertise while prioritizing precise verification, customer care, clinical safety, and consistent execution of duties. Maintaining the flexibility to support any operational station where validation has been recorded is critical. The successful pharmacist is able to support continuous business operations, appropriate staffing distribution, and optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

Perform final product verification (PV2) and other assigned pharmacist reviews after successful competency validation; Confirm the correct patient, medication, strength, dosage form, quantity, directions, labeling, packaging, storage, delivery requirements, and supporting documentation; Review patient profiles for allergies, duplications, interactions, contraindications, and other concerns within the assigned scope; Provide patient and caregiver counseling using clear, patient-centered language; Complete refill-support activities, routine clinical documentation, order clarification support, and other pharmacist functions for which competency has been validated; Provide operational supervision to assigned pharmacy technicians after competency validation; Assign and prioritize technician work, monitor workflow progress, and verify work requiring pharmacist review; Maintain required pharmacist-to-technician supervision and ratios in accordance with law and company policy; Complete all orientation, workflow training, competency assessments, and required continuing education; Maintain an active, unrestricted pharmacist license in all jurisdictions required by the organization; Practice in accordance with federal and state laws, Board of Pharmacy requirements, and company policies; Document pharmacist reviews, clinical interventions, communications, and outcomes accurately; Identify, report, and respond to medication errors, recalls, near misses, adverse drug events, and other patient-safety concerns; Provide professional, timely, and patient-centered service to patients, caregivers, prescribers, nurses, and internal departments; Perform weekend, holiday, or on-call coverage as assigned; Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of protected health information

Requirements

PharmD or B.S. Pharmacy; Entry-level or developing specialty pharmacist; Unrestricted active CA Pharmacist license; License to practice in Mississippi and Alabama; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong supervisory and leadership skills; Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate; Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure for appropriate state or eligibility for licensure in California, Mississippi, and Alabama

Nice to have

Knowledge of home infusion therapy equipment, supplies, and procedures; Additional pharmacist licenses, specialty certification, or training relevant to organizational needs

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life; Great pay and general compensation structures; Employee assistance program (mental health, legal questions, financial counseling); Comprehensive PTO and sick leave options; 401k program; Plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement; Company sponsored outings and team-building events; Casual Fridays; Professional development